• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
     FE = 4st Enduro & FC = 4st Cross

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FE/FC 2015 fe 350 oil questions

I'm confused. When I went to the Mobile One web site, it does not list a motorcycle oil at 0w/40, just a 20/50 and a 10/40. Bad website?

When I went to the Torco website it does not list any T6 oils. Bad website?

Mobile is a huge company and spends a huge amount of money on research. Since I'm an average guy with just a touch of engineering background, my default position on oil is Mobile One. I've run it in all my cars and street bikes for years and have never had a luricarion problem. In fact, I used Mobile One 2 stroke premix oil on my ktm 300 up until they discontinued it a few years ago.

I'm currently using (stupid expensive) Motorex in my 350 xcf. Where do I find M1 0-40? Is it the Euro car stuff pictured above? Does it like Rekluse clutches? Alternatively, where do I find Torco T6?
 
Where do you live? If you're in the USA, then walmart and yes the euro 0w40 and yes your rekluse will like it. No idea on torco.
 
Mobile 1 0W40 European Car Formula, Shell Rotella T6 5W40 or Torco SR5-5 5W40. All these oils are "Car Oils" and these are the best we have found.
 
daloof said:
Tinken, before I go assuming... M1 euro 0w-40 is good for the 501s too right? thinking about switching over to that along with a PC155.

thx!
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I've been running both in my 2014 501 for over 4k miles. Zero problems. I change often since it's cheap and easy.
 
cbr929 said:
automotive oils have friction modifiers - which one doesn't want in motorcycle (on clutches) when noted on the round circle energy conservative etc. Does that pass/exceed Jaso?
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CBR -

I switched all four bikes below to Mobile 1 0-40 at 50 miles on the clock.

I've got about 3,500 miles on our TE310 and TE511 using automotive Mobile 1 0-40 with Zero clutch issues. SS oil filter.

I've got about 2,500 miles on our KTM 690's - same automotive oil - Zero clutch issues. SS oil filters.

I don't think you have to worry about clutch problems - lots of guys in the Italian bike forums on CafeHusky are using it.

Best of Luck!
 
I just got a new leftover 2015 FE 350,
I can use M1 5-40 as recommended here for first and all oil changes ?
 
GARACERX said:
I just got a new leftover 2015 FE 350,
I can use M1 5-40 as recommended here for first and all oil changes ?
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Did you mean M1 0-40 not 5-40?

I have run nothing but 0-40 Euro car Mobil 1. Disposable filters. 1500 hard miles, bike sounds like new. Have not even checked valves so cant say what motor looks like inside.
 
What is the advantage of M1 0-40 over 5-40 ? I see Rotella 5-40 mentioned...
Its 90 degrees here now, concerned about possible high engine temps. is 0 better under all conditions ? I guess I need a petroleum
engineer...lol
What do you guys think?
 
GARACERX said:
What is the advantage of M1 0-40 over 5-40 ? I see Rotella 5-40 mentioned...
Its 90 degrees here now, concerned about possible high engine temps. is 0 better under all conditions ? I guess I need a petroleum
engineer...lol
What do you guys think?
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The zero is for winter. the 40 is for is for how hot you will be riding in. That hot might want to use a 50. like 15-50

The difference in 0-40 to 5-40 is only in the cold temp range, both wouldhave the same high temp rating.
 
Not starting an argument we all know the oil thread opinion/controversy. Ive run the mobile 1 0w-40 in all 6 of my family's bikes along with all 4 (except Tacoma) of my familys cars and trucks with no issues. I read the entire article and agree not all oils are the same and it is a matter of opinion. The climate here in the summer is 100 to 115 and winter is 30 to 70 degrees so a wide variety of changes. Being that the mobil 1 is a synthetic all vehicles seem to run smoother and the bikes shift smoother without a doubt. They also seem to run a bit cooler in the summer and the clutch on my zx14 feels way better. Since this is about our bikes I will admit I was nervous to run this oil in our bikes when I started a few years ago. At this point I haven't had to tear down any engines and have not had any unusually weird stuff in the oil at oil changes. The street bikes get changed at 2000 miles and dirt bikes about every 3rd ride or so. IMO for the price $26 for 5 quarts its a pretty good deal but again I haven't tore into these engines to inspect for sludge or abnormal wear. My vehicles seem to love the stuff so im gonna keep running it. All I can say is try it and if your not happy with it a simple oil change and put your favorite blend back in and no worries. Anyway just my humble opinion.
 
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