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#1 PostAuthor: Steve R » Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:31 pm

I run my z1 on castrol gtx and I have just topped it up with about 1/2 a litre of castrol magnatec by mistake is this going to matter over the next 3 or 400 miles before I change the oil next spring. Any one know?
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#2 PostAuthor: ash » Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:50 pm

Aint magnatec synthetic?
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#3 PostAuthor: Ed Z1-R » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:18 pm

Personally i wouldnt worry abbout it,not on that mileage. on next oil change lob in a fresh filter. Remeber that saying on the bag o trix shows "now dont try this at home kids" ever try swallowing a sword? LOL! sorry couldnt resist.:biggrin:
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#4 PostAuthor: Steve R » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:36 am

Yes Ash, Magnetic is synthetic, what do you think?? Apart from the fact that I am an idiot!
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#5 PostAuthor: 000zeds » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:35 am

I was told synthetic and mineral don"t mix ! ! !
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#6 PostAuthor: Jon » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:57 am

Yeah some brands certainly dont. Turns into emulsified crap as soon as they touch.
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#7 PostAuthor: Pigford » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:59 am

I think its OK to mix synthetic/semi & normal mineral, its the Castor oils that MUST NOT be mixed with others, like good old Castrol R30/40... etc! There is a good 'oil' site somewhere out there in the ethernet... go GOOGLE it!
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#8 PostAuthor: Ed Z1-R » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:08 pm

If its really bothering you then do dump oil/filter,fit fresh.
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#9 PostAuthor: 000zeds » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:48 pm

The best post yet ED exactly what I would do !
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#10 PostAuthor: Hack » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:03 pm

If the Magnatec is intended for use in cars it probably contains "friction modifiers" which can cause the wet clutch on a bike to slip, so even if the two oils are compatible you may still have problems.

As both products are made by Castrol you could drop them an e-mail and see what they think, but as others have said, you probably won't be happy until you've changed the oil.

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#11 PostAuthor: Rich » Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:17 pm

?7 for filter, ?14 for a gallon of GTX. Drop it out and start afresh, at least you will not have that nagging doubt!
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