Service book recommends 5W40 API SJ synthetic oil
any engine oil with API . or follow service manual book .
It depends. If the manual says it will work, then yes. Otherwise, API Service SM has friction modifiers that are not compatible with motorcycle's wet clutches.
Any major brand SAE 10w30 or High Mileage oil if the engine is high mileage. Use API service SL or SJ.
Manual trans. API GL-4 SAE75W90W or 80W90W gear oil Differential API GL-5 SAE 80W90W hypoid gear oil Transfer case API GL-4 or GL-5 SAE80W or 90W gear oil
web service is like advanced Urls and API is Programmed Interface. API contains classes and Interfaces just like a program. A web service is a form of API (Application Programming Interface). An API is used by a computer programmer to establish a link between software applications. This interface can take several forms, a web service is just one of these. There are several types of web service. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is one of the most common. The API takes the form of a service description (WSDL) which is used to automatically generate the program code which makes the connection.
All major brands meet API standards. Look on the bottle and it will state this.
15W-40 is the recommended weight, and it MUST be API CJ4 rated oil - gas engine oil will not suffice, nor will the API CI4 oil used for pre-2007 engines.
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Look in the owneres manual. Should also show API grade and viscosity on the oil filler cap. Probably API SL or SM 5W-30.
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of functions and procedures which allow applications to access the features or data of another application, operating system or service.
The API rating is what is different. it is based on different additives that are put in the oil. and the oil weight will differ.