HOW OFTEN TO CHECK MOTORCYCLE OIL

Checking motorcycle engine oil regularly is important. That's because a number of variables, from air temperature to riding style, can affect how quickly you burn oil.

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How often to check motorcycle oil

The rate at which your bike will use engine oil isn't a constant. Environmental factors such as poor fuel quality, extreme temperatures or just spirited riding can affect your bike's oil consumption.

Here at Castrol most of our motorcyclists check their oil level at least once a week, and always before going on a long run or a road trip.

That's because even if you stick religiously to the drain intervals and viscosity of oil recommended by the OEM, even the strongest oil won't protect your bike if the oil level gets too low.

So a weekly oil level check, and a top off whenever necessary, really is a vitally important part of looking after your motorcycle.

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How to check motorcycle engine oil

It's very important to check the level and quality of motorcycle engine oil on a regular basis. The good news is that this is an easy task, whether your motorcycle has an oil inspection window or a dipstick. There are just a few easy rules that you need to follow.

Chcecking Oil through the inspection window

Checking Oil through the inspection window

Most modern bikes have a glass inspection window to let you see the level and the condition of your motorcycle engine oil without getting your hands dirty. You may have to get close to the ground to use this properly, but oil checks like these are easy to get right by following a few simple rules.

Checking motorcycle oil with a dipstick

It's important to check motorcycle oil at regular intervals in order to maintain your bike's performance and safety. Fortunately, this is an easy task even if your bike has a dipstick rather than an inspection window. Just follow our simple guidelines to assess your motorcycle oil level and condition in minutes.

Topping off motorcycle engine oil

Most bikes burn off a little engine oil, and it's important to check the level and condition of motorcycle engine oil regularly. It's also essential to maintain the right level of engine oil by topping off with the correct grade of motorcycle oil whenever your inspection window or dipstick check says your oil level is low.

How to change motorcycle engine oil

Pretty much the best thing you can do for your bike is to change its engine oil regularly, especially as your gears will generally share the same oil supply. The good news is that it's pretty easy to change you motorcycle engine oil, with just a few simple tools and few easy rules, as we explain here.

Recycling used motorcycle oil

It may be a natural product, but waste oil can be incredibly harmful to the environment if not disposed of correctly. Castrol is committed to recycling oil to the greatest possible extent, and we encourage every valued customer to play their part by learning how to make sure their used motorcycle oil is safely recycled.

How to check motorcycle brake fluid

Motorcycle brake fluid, or motorcycle brake oil as it's also known, is a highly engineered fluid that has the ability to withstand extreme temperatures and look after the entire brake system. It's vital to check the level of your brake fluid regularly, and to follow our simple guide to topping off whenever necessary.

How to change motorcycle transmission oil

While many motorcycles have one sump that lubricates the engine and transmission, some classics have a 'pre-unit' construction that means they need separate gear oil. The good news is that it's fairly easy to do this job at home by following our simple, step-by-step guide to changing motorcycle transmission oil.