alternative motor oil
05-05-2015, 06:55 PM
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Hello members...
Question, what oil have you all been using? Are you using Harley blend or another brand?
Paul
05-05-2015, 07:07 PM
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Most use Amsoil MCV, or Mobil 1 V-Twin
05-05-2015, 07:31 PM
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Oh boy Paul...please use the search feature. This debate has been debated to death!
05-05-2015, 08:21 PM
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yep....Melman is right LOL...fyi I made the move to amsoil an clutch is way smoother so I'll stick with it.
05-05-2015, 08:36 PM
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Sorry, gang...I did search not well enough it appears. Excuse the nube...thanks for the reply though.
05-09-2015, 10:12 PM
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Mobil 1 20/50 good price , its truly the best bang for the buck.
05-10-2015, 01:28 AM
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BrooklynMike
Mobil 1 20/50 good price , its truly the best bang for the buck.
just curious what else you compared and how you chose mobile 1. If I read your post literally it seems the cost made the decision.
05-12-2015, 10:55 PM
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I have just switched to Shell Rotella T-6 synthetic oil.
It is spec'd for wet clutches. Modest price for full synthetic and at all Walmart's for convenience.
Good enough for a 600 HP diesel engine. Good enough for a HD. For many years I used Valvoline 20-50 MC oil for $2.98 at Walmart. The Rotella is about a $1/qt. more.
The main reason for change is that Syn oil runs a little cooler and has less thermal break down than regular oil. Works for me.
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