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Oil i have just got about 3 weeks ago bmw k1200 gt se 2006 new model iv have just heard that bmw have changed the engine oil from 10w40 semi synthetic to the new 5w40 full synthetic and dont know why but still running on 10w40 semi synthetic is it ok to still run bike on 10w40 or get changed for new oil thanks
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Yes, it could damaged your engine,drain and replace filter with what kind was on before,always use synthetic oil,I take my Toyota tundra to dealer to get oil change,and they scan the whole system for free and give me a print out of the results,if something is wrong,they will tell me and how much or I can fix my self.That's the best place to get oil change,hidden benefits.They told me once my license plate bulb was burnt out,they replaced for a dollar.
It's highly doubtful that non-synthetic would damage your engine.
Synthetic decreases wear and modestly increases mpg. Other than that it's not much else.
I use a synthetic 10w40 in mine. Amsoil is expensive, but I would rather change oil, than a piston. I race in the woods, and change my oil and filter every three hours of runing time. You can go longer for milder riding such as every 5 to 6 hours. Yamaha also sells a good oil, synthetic, and semi-synthetic.
I have a 99 M3. BMW serviced it for the 1st 3 years and the engine blew up...oil issues.
use a heavier weight oil than the manual suggests. ideally
10w40 or 10w50 even 15w50 if you're in a hot spot
if you're in a cold winter environment, then use 5-50 synthetic. avoid parking on hills in cold weather.
You can use either a full synthetic blend oil 5W30 or 5W40, and even a semi synthetic blend oil 10W40.
If you have the last invoice for service , it should state which grade of oil was used, or you can check under the bonnet to see if they put a service sticker or tag , showing which oil they used.
Hope this helps
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