Engine Oil Viscosity; Jaso T 903 Standard - Honda XL700V Owner's Manual

Viscosity:
Viscosity grade of engine oil should be
based on ave rage atmospheric
temperature in your riding area . The
following provides a guide to the selection
of the proper grade or viscosity of oil to
be used at various atmospheri c
temperatures.
II t"r'H @' I -11
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50' C
_2'0
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2'0 40 60 80 100 120' F
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JASO T 903 standard
The JASO T 903 standard is an index for
engine oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines.
There are two classes: MA and MB.
Oil conforming to the standard is labeled on
the oil container. For example, the following
label shows the MA classification.
PRODUCT MEETING JASO T 903
COMPANY GUARANTEERING THIS MA PERFORMANCE:
(1) Code number of the sales company of the oil
(2) Oil classification
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