EVO Oil
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 93
Likes: 2
From: Up North, WI
EVO Oil
Well, my beloved Valvoline 20w-50 dino oil has finally reformulated and has gone to the dreaded SN rating! I'm thinking now Spectro dino which stays at SF/SG, but will weigh any and all advice for a 98 Low Rider with 40k on her. No synthetics please.
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,066
Likes: 4,568
From: Haslet Texas
Are you talking about Valvoline VR1 racing oil?
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 93
Likes: 2
From: Up North, WI
No, not the VR1 racing, but the 4T dino oil. It used to be SJ, but changed this year due to reformulation, and less and less older bikes. The SN and moving forward future alphabet soup S+, will be lacking more and more in pollution creating Zddp. That's the stuff that keeps valves well lubed. https://www.thoughtco.com/debunking-...-legend-726162
I know I'll get feedback about not knowing what I'm talking about, but It's what's best for an old EVO. Ask, or read Donny Petersen for more on the subject.
I know I'll get feedback about not knowing what I'm talking about, but It's what's best for an old EVO. Ask, or read Donny Petersen for more on the subject.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
No, not the VR1 racing, but the 4T dino oil. It used to be SJ, but changed this year due to reformulation, and less and less older bikes. The SN and moving forward future alphabet soup S+, will be lacking more and more in pollution creating Zddp. That's the stuff that keeps valves well lubed. https://www.thoughtco.com/debunking-...-legend-726162
I know I'll get feedback about not knowing what I'm talking about, but It's what's best for an old EVO. Ask, or read Donny Petersen for more on the subject.
I know I'll get feedback about not knowing what I'm talking about, but It's what's best for an old EVO. Ask, or read Donny Petersen for more on the subject.
I owned a V-12 Jaguar car for many years, around the time that leaded fuels over here were being phased out and wrote to Jaguar about my concern. With two dozen valves and seats to go wrong you can understand my innocent anxiety! They politely replied that all their cars had been built to meet unleaded specs since the early 1970s and I could drive on with impunity.
I suggest you do the same!
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,730
Likes: 3,074
From: Brighton, MI
Use the Valvoline VR1 conventional 20w-50. You won't notice a difference and can still get it at places like orielly and autozone. YD
Trending Topics
Sponsor
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 12,084
Likes: 829
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
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
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,175
Likes: 592
From: Philly PA
Last edited by cacomly; Apr 25, 2018 at 08:38 AM.