Transmission Oil - Honda CR85 2006 Owner's Manual

Transmission Oil

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19.
Using the proper oil, and regularly checking,
adding, and changing oil will help extend the
service life of the transmission and clutch. Even
the best oil wears out. Changing oil helps get rid
of dirt and deposits. Operating the engine with
old or dirty oil can damage your engine.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can
cause serious damage to the transmission.
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Servicing Your Honda
Oil Recommendation
Type transmission oil or 4-stroke
engine oil
API classification SG or higher except oils
(4–stroke engine oil labeled as energy
only) conserving on the circular
API service label
Viscosity SAE 80W/85W
(weight)

(transmission oil)

SAE 10W–40
(4-stroke engine oil)
JASO T903 MA
standard (4-stroke
engine oil only)
others without friction modifiers as
molybdenum additives
suggested oil* Pro Honda HP Trans oil,
Pro Honda GN4 or HP4
(without molybdenum
additives) 4-stroke engine
oil or an equivalent
* Suggested 4-stroke engine oils are equal
performance to SJ oils that are not labeled as
energy conserving on the circular API service
label.
• Your CR does not need oil additives. Use the
recommended oil.
• Do not use oils with graphite or molybdenum
additives. They may adversely affect clutch
operation.
• Do not use API SH or higher oils displaying a
circular API "energy conserving" service label
on the container. They may affect lubrication
and clutch performance.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Other viscosities shown in the following chart
may be used when the average temperature in
your riding area is within the indicated range.
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