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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:31 pm
Author: Steve R
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?
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:50 pm
Author: ash
Aint magnatec synthetic?
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:18 pm
Author: Ed Z1-R
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:
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:36 am
Author: Steve R
Yes Ash, Magnetic is synthetic, what do you think?? Apart from the fact that I am an idiot!
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:35 am
Author: 000zeds
I was told synthetic and mineral don"t mix ! ! !
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:57 am
Author: Jon
Yeah some brands certainly dont. Turns into emulsified crap as soon as they touch.
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:59 am
Author: Pigford
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!
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:08 pm
Author: Ed Z1-R
If its really bothering you then do dump oil/filter,fit fresh.
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:48 pm
Author: 000zeds
The best post yet ED exactly what I would do !
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:03 pm
Author: Hack
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.
Andy
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:17 pm
Author: Rich
?7 for filter, ?14 for a gallon of GTX. Drop it out and start afresh, at least you will not have that nagging doubt!