Honda VFR 800 Owner's Manual page 50

If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an
electrical fault. Have your motorcycle inspected
by your dealer.
Engine Oil
Engine oil consumption varies and oil quality
deteriorates according to riding conditions and
time elapsed.
Check the engine oil level regularly, and add
the recommended engine oil if necessary. Dirty
oil or old oil should be changed as soon as
possible.
❙ Selecting the Engine Oil
For recommended engine oil, see
"Specifications".
If you use non-Honda engine oil, check the
label to make sure that the oil satisfies all of
the following standards:
JASO T 903 standard
●
SAE standard : 10W-30
*2
●
API classification
*3
●
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: MA
*1
: SG or higher
Maintenance Fundamentals
. The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine
*1
oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines. There are
two classes: MA and MB. For example, the
following label shows the MA classification.
Oil code
Oil classification
. The SAE standard grades oils by their viscosity.
*2
. The API classification specifies the quality and
*3
performance rating of engine oils. Use SG or
higher oils, excluding oils marked as "Energy
Conserving" on the circular API service symbol.
Not recommended Recommended
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