Motor oil & oil changing

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Original post by slowpoke13

MOTOR OIL

Oil Change FAQ: FAQ listing oil changes and some more oil info.

Video: Oil change. Courtesy of Chris at Ca-Cyleworks. Thanks, Chris! It does not include changing the oil screen.

THE motor oil thread: Covers the difference between regular oil, semi-synthetic, and full-synthetic. Also covers the usefulness of magnets on the oil filter.

Pic: Direction to twist oil filter for removal Also contains some strategies to remove a stuck oil filter.

2 year old oil survey

Redline oil: Questions about Redline oil.

Royal Purple Oil.

Synthetic oil: More on synthetic oil.

More oil: More oil info and includes where to get aftermarket filters.

Filters and crush washers.

Checking the oil level.

Oil Change Question: Question about getting the last of the oil out during an oil change.

This topic is constantly debated and many specific oil brands are covered. If you don't see your oil in question, search the specific brand.