Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1996 Honda VT Shadow 1100
For the 1996 Honda VT Shadow 1100, the product catalog provides a starting point when choosing a lubricant. Before servicing the engine, verify the complete manufacturer specification and the procedure used to check the final oil level.
What type of oil does a 1996 Honda VT Shadow 1100 take?
The motorcycle oil listings identify 10W-40, 10W-30 as engine-oil viscosity grades. The matching oil selection includes 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, 10W-30 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. Viscosity alone does not establish full compatibility; verify the manufacturer’s oil standard.
What oil filter does a 1996 Honda VT Shadow 1100 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.
