Is it okay to mix a little bit of engine oil in a motorcycle?

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ThomasLynn
07/29/25 4:41pm
It is not advisable to mix different types of engine oil in a motorcycle. Here are specific details about mixing engine oils: Reasons: Different types of oils contain different chemical substances. Mixing them may lead to accidents and poses significant safety hazards. Therefore, mixing should be avoided as much as possible, otherwise it would be difficult to accurately assess the oil quality. Mixing Test: For oils with unknown characteristics and additive compositions, if mixing is indeed necessary, a mixing test should be conducted beforehand (for example, mixing two oils in a 1:1 volume ratio evenly) to observe whether there are any abnormal phenomena such as strange odors or sedimentation in the mixed oil. If strange odors or sedimentation are detected, the oils should not be mixed. After mixing, it is advisable to measure the main physical and chemical properties of the lubricating oil.
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