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Lubricants - Engine Oil – Motorcycle Motor Oils

Version: 307/03b
DuraBlend™ 4T Motorcycle Oil SAE 20W-50
High performance synthetic blend engine oil for all 4-cycle motorcycle engines
-- Specially formulated to meet the requirements of all leading motorcycle
manufacturers and to protect under severe operating conditions.

The synthetic blend is formulated with select high quality base stocks and the finest extreme
pressure additives provide optimum film strength.

Approvals/Performance levels Applications

SAE 20W-50 High performance four-stroke motor oil applicable for

virtually all 4-cycle motorcycle engines.
API: SG
JASO: MA Wet-clutch compatible and recommended for
Japanese and other motorcycles where an API SG
or JASO MA fluid is specified.

Suitable for high-performance motorcycles.

Suitable for 4T motorcycles with engine, gearbox,

and wet clutch in one system.

Features and Benefits

Wear protection Breakdown resistance

Increased anti-wear agents (zinc and phosphorous) Shear stable viscosity improvers help resist oil film
help minimize wear from metal-to-metal contact. breakdown.

Engine cleanliness Multi-purpose use

Special cleaning agents and dispersants help prevent Suitable for leisure, transport and day-to-day riding.
deposit formation and keep engines clean.

Stays in grade Protects wet clutch

Keeps its protective oil film during the entire Optimal frictional characteristics for maximum power
refreshment period and maintains viscosity grade transfer, smooth shifting and proper protection of the
rating. wet clutch.

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A PRODUCT OF ASHLAND CONSUMER MARKETS, A COMMERCIAL UNIT OF ASHLAND INC.

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This product is not likely to present any significant Serving more than 100 countries around the globe,
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Typical property characteristics are based on current
production. Whilst future production will conform to
Valvoline™ specifications, variations in these Author:
characteristics may occur. AdG
Replaces – 307/03
DuraBlend 4T motor oil
SAE Viscosity Grade 20W-50
Viscosity, mm2/s @ 100 ºC. 18.2
ASTM D-445
Viscosity, mm2/s @ 40 ºC. 159
ASTM D-445
Viscosity Index 127
ASTM D-2270
TBN, mg KOH/g 6.20
ASTM D-2896
Pour Point, ºC -27
ASTM D-5950
Specific Gravity @ 15.6°C. 0.883
ASTM D-4052
Flash Point, COC, ºC. 224
ASTM D-92

This information only applies to products

manufactured in the following location(s): Europe

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assume legal responsibility.

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