Mixing engine oil?

[Dom]

Ok Here's the thing. I just transported my BMW1200GS by air and the oil was drained. As soon as I got it out of the crate I poured in 10/40 engine oil. I usually use 20/50 but couldn't find any. Then I rode the bike (I've only done about 30 miles) . All good so far. But then I got thinking. I didn't change the oil filter and I assume there was some (20/50) oil in there so I've kind of mixed my oil.

Is that a problem? Should I change the whole thing again AND the filter (I hadn't chanegd the filter because it had only done 2200 miles) or is it Ok to mix a little?

[marc]

Nothing to worry about. Just ride your bike.

[Dom]

Thanks - I was just getting paranoid. I will go out now and ride it

[CaptStevens]

Originally Posted by Dom

Ok Here's the thing. I just transported my BMW1200GS by air and the oil was drained. As soon as I got it out of the crate I poured in 10/40 engine oil. I usually use 20/50 but couldn't find any. Then I rode the bike (I've only done about 30 miles) . All good so far. But then I got thinking. I didn't change the oil filter and I assume there was some (20/50) oil in there so I've kind of mixed my oil.
Is that a problem? Should I change the whole thing again AND the filter (I hadn't chanegd the filter because it had only done 2200 miles) or is it Ok to mix a little?

After your ride, I would suggest you change the oil and filter, you can mix different weights of oil in an emergency/on the road with nothing else available, best case scenario same brand I.E Shell with Shell Etc.Check out these two websites for Info on oils and Filters calsci.com and Motor Oil 101 - Bob is the Oil Guy they both are very informative and I believe will give you some good reccomendations for Oil and filters!!