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Saturno Oil - Synthetic v Semi-synthetic?

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 1:58 am
by John Ward
Hi

Last engine oil change I opted for full synthetic oil 5W/40

I Since read (< 1000 km on) in the Gilera Owners manual that full synthetic might lead to starter clutch slip issues because of its resistance to break-down.

If I am a little skeptical about the full synthetic/starter clutch issue, I would rather not have the problem

Any experience/comment appreciated.

Cheers



john

Re: Saturno Oil - Synthetic v Semi-synthetic?

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 4:46 pm
by bcalloy
Hello John,

please use only best quality mineral Oil!

Greetings Frank

Re: Saturno Oil - Synthetic v Semi-synthetic?

Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:05 am
by John Ward
Thanks Frank

Re: Saturno Oil - Synthetic v Semi-synthetic?

Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:08 pm
by 72degrees
A motorcycle specific semi-synthetic (JASO MA or MB) should be fine in a Nuovo Saturno. It was in mine with a 558 Nordwest motor.