Has anyone run 20w-50 in their clone engine? With very hot weather finally here I thought it might be a good idea to run some of my amzoil 20-50 in the lifan 6.5. I'm sure the engine will be taking more of a beating than it would on a log-splitter or generator and we have some 100 degree days here once in a while. My thinking is: let it warm up for a good 5 minutes before riding. I remember reading somewhere that the engines last longer under severe use
when a heavier oil is used. I'm just concerned with oil flow getting to critical engine parts. I know that a thinner oil is better for speed but I wont be racing. I tried a test run with the engine thoroughly warmed and I didnt notice any reduction in speed. At this point the engine is completely stock.
Waddaya think?
when a heavier oil is used. I'm just concerned with oil flow getting to critical engine parts. I know that a thinner oil is better for speed but I wont be racing. I tried a test run with the engine thoroughly warmed and I didnt notice any reduction in speed. At this point the engine is completely stock.
Waddaya think?