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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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What kind of engine oil do you use? I switched to Screamin Eagle Syn. 3 at my first change on my 06 Heritage. I'm about due for another change an thought I would find out what everyone is useing.
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Red Line 20W60, Group 5 synthetic oil.
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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mobil 1
 
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Royal Purple in the engine, Hd syntetic everywhere else.[sm=confused06.gif]
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Mobil1 V Twin.
 
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Royal Purple MAX-Cycle in all three holes.
 
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