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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Heritage Classic Softail.I have 20/50 HD oil (2000 miles) in crank and HD formula + in tranny and primary. December is approaching and I live in Michigan. I plan to ride thru winter as long as it 30 or above. My Questions
1. Must I change oil to 10/40? or is it ok to keep riding with what I have
2. Changing engine oil, no big deal, just go for a ride and drain etc. however changing primary and tranny just a little more. Some of you will say, yes use lighter oil for engine, should I change tranny and primary too.
3. Any other tips
 
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i'm same as you plan to ride when i can upstatye New York. Just did mine the dealer told me to stick with 20/50 and just warm it up really good
 
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i didn't chage tranny or primary as they were not due, just engine oil and filter.

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