Engine oil
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07-03-2015, 11:50 AM
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Engine oil
Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've been on. I've been reading some other post regarding engine oil. I'm going to be doing the 20k service on my 2003 Electra Glide Classic. My question is, anyone use Amsoil Synthetic SAE 60 weight? If so, how do you like it? I live in Southwestern Colorado and it's been very hot here for some time now, I was wondering if the SAE 60 Weight would be good for the hot weather? Just let me know what you all think, thanks in advance....Clint
#2
07-03-2015, 11:56 AM
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I called Red Line about their 20W-60 oil when I was thinking about it for my 2000 Road Glide and what they said might apply here. Unless you are riding where its always at least 60 degrees in the morning, the heavier oils might contribute to piston scuffing at start up. (Cameron at Red Lines words, not mine.) The tolerances in the Twin Cam motor are tighter than previous motors and larger molecules....et. al.
I stayed with Mobil 15W-50 auto or Mobil V Twin 20W-50 and I'm past 150,000 on my bike so I guess I didn't need 60W.
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I stayed with Mobil 15W-50 auto or Mobil V Twin 20W-50 and I'm past 150,000 on my bike so I guess I didn't need 60W.
Welcome to the forum!
#7
07-03-2015, 03:39 PM
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Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've been on. I've been reading some other post regarding engine oil. I'm going to be doing the 20k service on my 2003 Electra Glide Classic. My question is, anyone use Amsoil Synthetic SAE 60 weight? If so, how do you like it? I live in Southwestern Colorado and it's been very hot here for some time now, I was wondering if the SAE 60 Weight would be good for the hot weather? Just let me know what you all think, thanks in advance....Clint
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#8
07-03-2015, 05:57 PM
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I guess it's been so long that you forgot your username/password? 
what? how so? 20w-60 flows like a 20wt in the cold, same as a 202-50....
in Colorado, I wouldn't go with straight 60, or the 20w-60. it won't be that hot that much longer. but here in la, I pretty much run the redline 20w-60 year round. if it falls that my oil change interval is due near the end of summer, then i'll go ahead and go with 20w-50, only because it'll be due for a change before it gets real hot again. i'll be coming up on my next oil change within the month, so will get the redline.
I called Red Line about their 20W-60 oil when I was thinking about it for my 2000 Road Glide and what they said might apply here. Unless you are riding where its always at least 60 degrees in the morning, the heavier oils might contribute to piston scuffing at start up. (Cameron at Red Lines words, not mine.) The tolerances in the Twin Cam motor are tighter than previous motors and larger molecules....et. al.
in Colorado, I wouldn't go with straight 60, or the 20w-60. it won't be that hot that much longer. but here in la, I pretty much run the redline 20w-60 year round. if it falls that my oil change interval is due near the end of summer, then i'll go ahead and go with 20w-50, only because it'll be due for a change before it gets real hot again. i'll be coming up on my next oil change within the month, so will get the redline.
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07-03-2015, 06:20 PM
