Servicing and tlc

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e34m5gsxr1000

Discussion Starter · Mar 24, 2011

Hi all,

got the M5 mot'd today, had a good look underneath while it was on the ramp. It doesn't look too bad.

The only advisory it got was for the rear shocks leaking oil, it's still got SLS as far as i can see so i'm going to have to do something about that in future...

Now i know it's in pretty good shape i'm going to give it a good service.

Can someone tell me what's the best engine oil and viscosity to use, gear and diff oil? I'm going to inspect the valve clearances myself but if any adjustments need to be made i'd rather pay someone else to do them.

Things are looking good

Thanks
Alex

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martind

· #18 · Mar 25, 2011 (Edited)

e34m5gsxr1000 said:
Nice, thanks David.

I've decided to get Tesco value mineral oil it's only £1.99 a litre

That will do it :biggrinbounce:

Having worked for Castrol R & D 15 years ago, I could recommend ......... pick your own favorite. High Zink content diesel oil anybody ?

P.S. Alex, your mention of the pick-up made me realize that I know of you through Luke & more recently Shaun.

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martind

· #23 · Mar 26, 2011 (Edited)

e34m5gsxr1000 said:
Do you know a cheese man

Ha Ha :biggrin:

I do hope for your sake that your looks are on Shaun's side rather than Luke's :hihi:

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