Transmission Oil - Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Transmission Oil

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 23.
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 clutch and
transmission.
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Servicing Your Honda
Oil Recommendation
API classification SG or higher except oils
(4-stroke engine oil labeled as energy
only) conserving on the circular
API service label
viscosity SAE 10W-30
(weight)
JASO T903 MA
standard
others without friction modifiers as
molybdenum additives
Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil
suggested oil*
(USA & Canada), or Honda
4-stroke oil (Canada only),
or an equivalent motorcycle
oil *
* 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 CRF 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 4-stroke engine
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.
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.
(1) code number of the sales company of the oil
(2) oil classification
OK
(1)
(2)