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Great Engines Demand High-Performance Oil

 

All ECSTAR Suzuki Genuine Oil is tested against the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO) requirements for 4-stroke motorcycle engine oil. The JASO MA certification was established in 1998 to meet the demands of modern high-performance motorcycle engines. These standards were created to reduce clutch slippage, ash deposits, and other contaminants that cause engine wear.

In 2006, a new standard was set for motorcycles with catalytic converters in the exhaust systems. All ECSTAR engine oils are certified to meet this higher JASO MA2 standard. Only oils displaying the MA2 logo with a JASO certification number have been officially tested. Additionally, all ECSTAR oil undergoes rigorous testing by Suzuki factory engineers to meet the specific demands of Suzuki engines.

Performance Index

Viscosity Index (VI) measures how oil viscosity is affected by temperature changes. A high VI means oil performance will not degrade or change under extreme temperature variations.

The benefits of ECSTAR oil with a higher VI include:

  • Lower oil consumption
  • Reduced engine wear
  • Improved starting
  • Reduced fuel consumption

    • Kinematic viscosity measures the ability of oil to flow. Oil with lower viscosity provides better protection during cold starts and contributes to better fuel economy as it flows with less resistance.

    Sulfated ash accumulation in your engine can reduce performance and contribute to shorter engine life. Suzuki only uses high-quality base stock oil with low sulfur content. Additionally, ECSTAR's advanced additive packages minimize ash deposits.

    The NOACK rating measures evaporative losses in engine oils. This is important because raising the operating temperature of an engine typically affects oil viscosity.

    Evaporation results in more viscous (thicker) oil, which can lead to reduced fuel economy and poor engine performance due to an increase in load. A lower NOACK number means less overall oil consumption.