hi

my water pump oil seal was leaking and whilst riding there was some clutch slip but the oil was like milk

i have changed the seal and i fired some 5w30 semi car oil in and it slips like fook now. but ive heard car oil is ok but im guessing not what would be the best oil to use and do we think my clutch is nackered now?

cheers

bry

hi

my water pump oil seal was leaking and whilst riding there was some clutch slip but the oil was like milk

i have changed the seal and i fired some 5w30 semi car oil in and it slips like fook now. but ive heard car oil is ok but im guessing not what would be the best oil to use and do we think my clutch is nackered now?

cheers

bry

I would never put car oil in a bike.

If you have a wet clutch (clutch is immersed in the oil) then I would say you have buggered it. As far as I know, car oil contains lots of slippery additives and these try and stop your clutch plates from gripping.

Get some 10w40 grade from your local bike shop and make sure it has "Jaso Ma" spec on the back which means it is compatible with wet clutches

I used to swear by castrol mtx when i had my dt, never gave me any problems.