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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 10W–40
(weight)
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 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.
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