Oils ain't Oils, which oil to use?

[EGAS1]

Hi guys

Just thought I'd ask this question which has probably been discussed before somewhere in here.
What oil do you use?

I have been having trouble getting the Shell Advance Ultra 4 here but it finally came into the shop last week, went to get 2x 4 litre bottles and it cost me $185.00 So my other half had a fit and said no way, does anyone know if this is excessive or not? and where else can I get it cheaper, I bought 20 litres last time for less than this.

Or do I change the brand of Oil ................to what?

Thanks in advance.                             EGAS

[dragonworld.]

The Shell Ultra 4 here in Frankston from any of my local bike shops is around the $65ish for the big bottle. 

That shop is steep as! I thought Ned Kelly was dead??

Tried anywhere else?? (If you got anywhere else  )

[bazz20]

go with mobil one 0-40 dont take note of the number cause the bace weight is 40, witch is the right wate  and you can get it  from super cheap all the time and its better oil anyway and a lot cheaper  cheers bazz

[BribieDuc]

Without re-starting the dreaded oil thread....
I agree with bazz20 - I believe in good oil but would never pay $23 a litre!

The best oil is CLEAN oil. Use Mobil-1 (or a similar) and change more often - after all its an easy task and a good way to keep that inside fresh. As an aside, I've never noticed an issue with my clutch slipping on Mobil-1 either.

Want to save further, buy a Scotts Stainless Steel oil filter - clean oil, clean filter as often as you want.

[Super T.I.B]

Whale Oil.

[Jukie]

Super what about the poor whales, and dont start going on about whales are use for this and that. i know t is just sad

[madalf71]

Re-Oil Supply.

We've been having dramas with lubricating and hydraulic oil supply in the manufacturing industry as well.
Shell and Mobil have had various shortages of certain product lines.

Supercheap are really good on oil pricing, even our Castrol rep can't match them sometimes.

Cheers

Alf.H.

[bmroxm5]

I dont mean to thread hijack, but whilst on the topic of oils, what seems to be the preference for chain lube/oil?

[Spider]

I rang the local distributor for AMS oil, think it was $100 for 3. something litres and an oil filter. Bob Brown was VERY impressed when I pulled out the oil, he had nothing but praise...it was at that moment that I went from WANKER! to 'wanker' in his eyes!

Spider

[Super T.I.B]

I dont mean to thread hijack, but whilst on the topic of oils, what seems to be the preference for chain lube/oil?

I always use Maxima with no complaints. Have used Shell and it flung everywhere.

Tried getting Maxima the other day but wasn't any in stock. Had to get Fuchs Silkolene. Ends up looking white when sprayed on the chain.

[Super T.I.B]

Super what about the poor whales, and dont start going on about whales are use for this and that. i know t is just sad

I know, I know.

How about Eucalyptus Oil? That might piss the koala's off! 

[Spider]

I dont mean to thread hijack, but whilst on the topic of oils, what seems to be the preference for chain lube/oil?

Maxima - does the motorcycle, bicycles and now.....skateboard bearings.

If my wife ever sees some in the bedroom.....she'll knows what's up!

[Jukie]

I know, I know.

How about Eucalyptus Oil? That might piss the koala's off! 

your getting very naughty Super, stop trying to upset me and my animals

[Jukie]

i use the chain wax stuff in the can, hhhhhmmm wax

[dragonworld.]

I always use Maxima with no complaints. Have used Shell and it flung everywhere.

Tried getting Maxima the other day but wasn't any in stock. Had to get Fuchs Silkolene. Ends up looking white when sprayed on the chain.

+1 On the Maxima, good shit !!

But the best chain lube is the stuff that is on the chain and not in a can on a shelf covered in dust!!