Amsoil
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From: Joliet, Illinois
Oil related engine failures are rare - even in cars where people *never* change the oil (just top it off when it gets low). Changing oil every 3,000 or 5,000 miles is like throwing money down the drain.
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From: Irving-Texas
I like Amsoil in my crank, but I use Heavy ShockProofŽ in the tranny and MT-90 75W90 GL-4 Gear Oil (Red Line) in the Primary, works great for me. I find their 10 wt fork oil to be a superior product as well
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From: South Carolina
No link to back that up, Just an F.A.A. Airframe & Powerplant License. I`ve been a Jet Engine Mechanic since 1974.
They never changed oil in the big radial engines either, but that was because they consumed so much oil that they were in a constant state of oil change..
An R-3350 engine could barf out 2 gallons per hour.
They never changed oil in the big radial engines either, but that was because they consumed so much oil that they were in a constant state of oil change..
An R-3350 engine could barf out 2 gallons per hour.
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From: Blanchard, OK
No link to back that up, Just an F.A.A. Airframe & Powerplant License. I`ve been a Jet Engine Mechanic since 1974.
They never changed oil in the big radial engines either, but that was because they consumed so much oil that they were in a constant state of oil change..
An R-3350 engine could barf out 2 gallons per hour.
They never changed oil in the big radial engines either, but that was because they consumed so much oil that they were in a constant state of oil change..
An R-3350 engine could barf out 2 gallons per hour.
As for the old radials, most guys I know who own one buy their oil by the barrel.
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
I've had good luck with Amsoil in my Road King. I use Syn3 in my Low Rider (I know what you're gonna ask...don't go there). I think people get too **** about their oil. As long as it's a premium quality synthetic I think the differences are small. I don't lose sleep if I use Amsoil this time or Mobil 1 or Syn3 the next time. People have personal preferences..I get that but really... at the end of the day who cares?
Last edited by HarleypsychRN; Jan 17, 2010 at 09:30 AM.
