What kind of oil does my Honda Shadow 600 take?

3 Quarts of Honda GN4 10W-40 4-Stroke Motorcylce Oil.

How do you change the oil in a Honda Shadow VLX 600?

Place a clean funnel into the oil fill hole, and then pour 2 quarts of oil into the engine. Screw the oil filler cap into place, and then start the engine and let it idle for one minute. Check the oil filter and drain plug for leaks; if a leak appears, tighten the drain plug or filter an additional eighth of a turn.

What type of oil does a Honda Shadow use?

NOTE: The Honda Shadow takes 2.6 quarts of 10W-40 oil. Step 9. Replace the fill cap/dipstick once you’re close on the oil level, and run the engine for a minute or two to circulate the new oil.

Should I check my motorcycle oil hot or cold?

You should check engine oil when the engine is warm because a warm engine indicates that it has been running for a while – allowing the engine oil to fully circulate around and give you a more accurate reading. It’s also important to allow the engine to stop for a minute before you perform the engine oil check.

Is it bad to have too much oil in your motorcycle?

Overfilling a motorcycle with too much oil may cause oil to be pushed out the breather hose into the air box. The excess oil can be sucked into the intake and combusted or it may clog the air filter. Riding a motorcycle with too little oil can cause very serious engine failure.

What is the difference between 10w30 and 10w40 oil?

The difference between 10W-30 and a 10W-40 is the high temperature viscosity. Obviously, a 10W-40 is thicker than a 10W-30 at high temperature. Using an oil with a low viscosity can lead to excessive metal to metal contact between moving parts.

How often should I change my motorcycle oil?

Motorcycles needing semi-synthetic motor oil can usually last between 5,000-8,000 miles before needing to change the oil. Finally, motorcycle engines running off fully synthetic motor oil will be able to last between 7,000-10,000 miles before needing to change the oil.