Saturno Oil - Synthetic v Semi-synthetic?

[John Ward]

Hi

Last engine oil change I opted for full synthetic oil 5W/40

I Since read (< 1000 km on) in the Gilera Owners manual that full synthetic might lead to starter clutch slip issues because of its resistance to break-down.

If I am a little skeptical about the full synthetic/starter clutch issue, I would rather not have the problem

Any experience/comment appreciated.

Cheers



john

[bcalloy]

Hello John,

please use only best quality mineral Oil!

Greetings Frank

[John Ward]

Thanks Frank

[72degrees]

A motorcycle specific semi-synthetic (JASO MA or MB) should be fine in a Nuovo Saturno. It was in mine with a 558 Nordwest motor.