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Mar 16, 2010 | 10:20 AM

Jessie

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From: Clermont, Fla

How often

Hi Guy's I was wondering how often you should change oil in all 3 holes ? I use Lucas syn in all 3 with the syn stabilizer so I change the engine every 5000 and was wondering about the other 2 ! Thank you for your valued opinion ! JT

Mar 16, 2010 | 10:26 AM

Lorance66

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I change all of my fluids at the same time, every 3000 miles....it is probably overkill but I feel better changing them often.

Mar 16, 2010 | 10:46 AM

8541hog

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I change primary and Engine every 5k, using synthetics, and the tranny every 10k with Mobil1 gear oil

Mar 16, 2010 | 10:53 AM

bikerlaw

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All three at the same time, always at 3K or less.

Mar 16, 2010 | 10:55 AM

KBFXDLI

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Engine & primary 5000. Trans 15-20,000 but I use redline shockproof heavy gear oil.

Mar 16, 2010 | 11:40 AM

red devil

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I usually do the engine every 2500 miles and the other 2 every 5000 miles.

Mar 16, 2010 | 11:55 AM

plumbertom

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I change all three every 5K miles. I run Amsoil 20-50 motorcycle oil, and I just order it 5 qts at a whack along with the oil filter. The extra two qts for the trans and primary aren't a big deal and it only adds a few extra minutes to the oil change time.