Is it ok to use synthetic 10w-40 oil in a 2001 suzuki marauder 800

I have a 2001 Suzuki vz800 marauder. I'm doing the front fork seals but I dont know exactly what weight I need to put in the fork. Some say 10w and some say 30w. Can you please help

10W-40 YOUR CHOICE VALVOLINE IS WHAT I USE . I HAVE A SUZUKI 1500 AND I HAVE HAD
IT FOR 11 YEARS NOW , WITH THE BEST RESULTS. BUT THAT IS YOUR CHOICE.

The engine oil specification for 2000 Audi 2.8 V6 Quattro is:
- Cold climate: 5W/30 or 5W/40 semi-synthetic
- Moderate climate: 10W/30 or 10W/40 semi-synthetic
- Hot climate: 10W/40 semi-synthetic

Long life service = MY 2000 ---->
Engine oil grade: 0W/30 synthetic oil to VW specification 503.00/W12 and turbo engines above 154 kW / 200 PS = 503.01

Manufacturer recommends "Suzuki Performance 4 Motor Oil". Actually, any SF or SG rated oil under the API service classification will suffice. 10W-40 is the recommended viscosity.

If you can not get 10W-40, the following are acceptable:

14 to 104 degrees F 20W-50
0 to 104 degrees F 15W-40 or 15W-50
-4 to 104 degrees F 10W-40 or 10W-50
-4 to 86 degrees F 10W-30

The Engine oil capacity on the VL 800 is:

3.2 U.S. Quarts (3000 ml) without a filter change

3.6 U.S. Quarts (3400 ml) with a filter change.

You are going to need a motorcycle lifting jack stand or similar device to properly accomplish the oil change. Before you start, locate the oil filter on the front side of the engine, between the engine block and the radiator. Read and copy down the number on the filter. The OEM filter is a Suzuki 16510-03G00-X07, I think.

Start raising the bike on the stand until level, then strap it securely to the stand. Put an oil catch pan/can, etc under the drain plug, which is on the bottom of the engine. Remove the drain plug and catch all the oil. Remove the oil filter. Before installing the new filter, lubricate the rubber gasket with a little of the old oil. Install the new filter, re-install the drain plug tightly and then fill with the above specified type and amount of oil.

There are a number of different places that will accept waste oil for recycling.

God bless and good luck!

Manufacturer recommends "Suzuki Performance 4 Motor Oil" Any SF or SG rated oil under the API service classification will suffice. 10W-40 is the recommended viscosity.

If you can not get 10W-40, the following are acceptable:

14 to 104 degrees F 20W-50
0 to 104 degrees F 15W-40 or 15W-50
-4 to 104 degrees F 10W-40 or 10W-50
-4 to 86 degrees F 10W-30

Temperatures indicate ambient air temperatures operated in.

Motorcycle oil with the JASO MA rating Honda recommends 10w-40 year round or 20w-50 in hot weather. Do not use oil that is Energy Conserving It will shorten wet clutch and gear life. I recommend synthetic Amsoil, Mobil 1 motorcycle, etc.. Also consider synthetic hypoid gear oil for the rear end it will have less friction and run cooler.

10W/40 fully synthetic 4-stroke engine oil for all high performance sports bikes, super bikes and production racers

The motor oil from the factory is motocraft synthetic blend 5w-30 for normal conditions and motocraft synthetic blend 5w-20 for cold environments. But any synthetic blend or full synthetic of equal weight will do just fine and you will require 5 quarts of oil. DO NOT USE A THICKER WEIGHT OIL, OIL ADDITIVES OR NON SYNTHETIC. Thicker oil like 10w-30, 10w-40, 20w-50 will not be thin enough to lubericate the tighter clearences of the motor and coventional oil breaks down faster than a synthetic blend or synthetic. And be sure to change the oil every 5,000 miles

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......SL
SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil
Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
SAE 10W-40 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil
SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
Above 5°F......15W-40, 15W-50
Above -4°F......10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60
Above 23°F......20W-40, 20W-50

Please don't forget to rate!!!!

Oil change : 2.4L ~ 2.5 US qt ~ 2.1 Imp. qt
Oil change with filter change: 2.8L ~ 3.0 US qt ~ 2.5 Imp. qt
Oil capacity after engine overhaul : 3.3L ~ 3.5 US qt ~ 2.9 Imp. qt

Oil quality: SAE 10W-40 API grade SE or SF