Motul cured white smoke at start up.

[bcrdukes]

Motul should be easily available in Canada now. There are a lot more distributors and retailers carrying Motul. A number of years ago, it was a different story. One can easily pick up Motul from most independent repair shops specializing in Porsche, and what have you. There is a small cost differential compared to way back when. It was hard to get when I wanted to run Motul on my E36 M3 when I had it, but that was 5+ years ago, and I had to order it from the US. I've had no issues with any kind of starting on my E36, 996, or 986. Might be a motorcycle thing, but I could be wrong (been out of the game for too long!)

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

I've had no issues with any kind of starting on my E36, 996, or 986. Might be a motorcycle thing, but I could be wrong (been out of the game for too long!)

Bike's gearbox shares the same casting as the crank and everything else, lots of rotating and moving potential for gummyness there lol You could be right. I swear the first cold start-up feels like the batt is half dead with that oil. But again, best oil I've used so far, really keeps the temp low compared to many others I've tried (hrc, 15,500RPM, mind you). Thanks and hope you get back in the game soon