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A: Not really. Rule #1 when it comes to oil: The most important thing is that the oil is changed regularly. What you change it with, or what specific change interval is used, are secondary. Pick a quality, name-brand oil with the correct viscosity for your climate (see your owners manual). It can be for either autos or motos. Stay away from [[Which oils should NOT be used?|energy conserving oils]], and you'll be doing fine.  
A: Not really. Rule #1 when it comes to oil: The most important thing is that the oil is changed regularly. What you change it with, or what specific change interval is used, are secondary. Pick a quality, name-brand oil with the correct viscosity for your climate (see your owners manual). It can be for either autos or motos. Stay away from [[Which oils should NOT be used?|energy conserving oils]], and you'll be doing fine.  


'''A club favorite synthetic''' is Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40. It's made for turbo-diesel trucks, but works great in the Ninjette. You can find it at Wal-Mart, truck supply stores (Flying J or other truck stops), and tractor/farm stores (Tractor Supply Co.). Be sure to [[When can I change to synthetic oil?|do your research]] before you switch to synthetic.
'''A club favorite synthetic''' is [http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=rotella-en&FC2=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/product_rotellasynth.html Shell Rotella T] Synthetic 5W-40. It's made for turbo-diesel trucks, but works great in the Ninjette. You can find it at Wal-Mart, truck supply stores (Flying J or other truck stops), and tractor/farm stores (Tractor Supply Co.). Be sure to [[When can I change to synthetic oil?|do your research]] before you switch to synthetic.


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