Amsoil question...
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,643
Likes: 3
From: Palm Beach
Amsoil question...
I currently have Amsoil 20-50 in my ride. Can I top it of when necessary with one or two oz. of Mobil One V-Twin 20-50? I have a quart of it laying around on the shelf and currently have no Amsoil.
Do they mix ok?
Do they mix ok?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,919
Likes: 23
From: Seattle, WA
I'll be interested to see what the 'experts' say ...
I'd be inclined to tell you 'yeah' ... because I've done it myself (not necessarily Amsoil and Mobil One, but X and Y) ... in addition to synthetic and traditional mineral oil, there are blends ... so, I'd have to think it must be okay ...
... in your case, you're just mixing synthetic and synthetic ...
... as I say, I'll be interested in the 'professional opinions' if you get any ...
R/
'Chop
I'd be inclined to tell you 'yeah' ... because I've done it myself (not necessarily Amsoil and Mobil One, but X and Y) ... in addition to synthetic and traditional mineral oil, there are blends ... so, I'd have to think it must be okay ...
... in your case, you're just mixing synthetic and synthetic ...
... as I say, I'll be interested in the 'professional opinions' if you get any ...
R/
'Chop
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,384
Likes: 12
From: Out on Deranged
What he said! + Even if you had to add 1/2 a quart it is all oil. Of course the oil gods will tell you NOOOOOOOOOOOO! No mixxy!
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 579
Likes: 0
From: Abbottstown, PA
Trending Topics
Synthetic of the same weight should be fine. Fwiw, mines running better with Mobil1 since I switched from Amsoil.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 156
Likes: 11
From: Central WA. state
I'm about to do my 1K oil change, brand new FB, and I'm going to use mineral in all three holes from start to finish with this bike. I used syn. in my Sportster and that thing leaked like a sieve. My buddy runs syn. most of the time including Amsoil and his bike REALLY leaks like a seive! Let he without syn. cast the first stone. Sorry!
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,643
Likes: 3
From: Palm Beach
Thanks for the input guys. I ran dino oil until 20K miles. Then I switched to Amsoil and had the bike serviced today again @ 25K with Amsoil again. There is always 1/2 quart leftover and I lost it driving home today. (operator bungee error!).
But I usually lose a few oz. every 5000 miles... this is why I ask.
BTW, the bike runs well with Amsoil, no leaks, but is definately noisier at the top end of the sewing machine. I run 20W-50 in 2 holes and Severe Gear in the tranny.
But I usually lose a few oz. every 5000 miles... this is why I ask.
BTW, the bike runs well with Amsoil, no leaks, but is definately noisier at the top end of the sewing machine. I run 20W-50 in 2 holes and Severe Gear in the tranny.