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Geocritter
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Nov 07, 2013

Using diesel-formulated motor oil in my 2-wheeled RV

There are some very smart and technically knowledgeable people on this board, so I hope it’s okay to ask a question that’s evolved from a personal sized 2-wheel RV I recently purchased. The machine re...
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Geocritter
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Nov 07, 2013
Yep my 2-wheeled RV is a Kawasaki KLR 250 motorcycle, however in keeping with the spirit of the forum it is a recreational vehicle. I asked the question here because I've been so impressed with the depth of knowledge I've seen exhibited on answers to other questions. That said, my question is not so much vehicle-specific as it is lubricant-specific. Basically, are there any additives, or additives left out, that would make diesel-formulated oil a poor choice for my 2-wheeled RV engine.

Steve

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