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Apr 17, 2006 | 07:18 AM

wetanner

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Motor cycle oil

I was just curious if anyone knows why, as new auto engine oiles are getting lighter (5-20) new motorcycle engine oiles are getting heavier (30-50)?

Apr 17, 2006 | 07:49 AM

lrhogfan

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Not sure, but I do know that most motorcycle engines work at higher rpm's than most car engines.

Apr 17, 2006 | 08:28 AM

high97f150

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the only reason is becasue they run at say 14-16 thousand( even higher on some bikes) as oposed to a car or in our case trucks run at like 5-7 redline.. thats the only reason i can think of..

Apr 17, 2006 | 05:41 PM

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My guess would be heat.

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