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Old 07-17-2016, 02:11 PM
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I run Mobile One 20-50 in my 2001 RK. I am going to be doing another oil change soon and with temps in the 80s-90s I am thinking of going with Amsoil straight 60.
Who changes to straight weight 60 in the hot temps or do most just stay with 20-50 multi.
 
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Old 07-17-2016, 02:18 PM
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The manual states to run 60w in the summer. Good idea!
 
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Old 07-17-2016, 02:19 PM
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20W/50 is fine...it's all weather (hot/cold & in-between).
 
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Baby oil it produces a rich dark tan while providing the skin the moisture it needs.......
 
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That's what she said...
 
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In the 70s, we used Valvoline 90w. The only place we could get it was at a unclaimed freight place.
 
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Old 07-17-2016, 03:05 PM
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The owners manual makes all of this pretty clear; Valvoline VR1 SAE 50 in my ride, 20W-50 in higher temperatures is just lazy ownership

 
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I run Mobil 1 20w50 vtwin year around and don't have any issues. The past month or so the temps have been close to 100 with a heat index over 100 every day.
 
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Straight 60wt is sooo 1970s.
 
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