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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 02:29 PM
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Hi guys ,
Wondering what's the best oil to put into my 2003 test standard softail,just got end off last year, not to sure if the engine oil was changed before I got it ,they said it was,thought I'd just change it my self,on safe side appreciate your thoughts cheers,
 
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your gonna get a lot of opinions on this subject.
I use mobil 1 20w50 for air cooled motors
 
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Just a little bit further down the Forum's page you'll run across a sub-forum just for oil . Try your question there and then do some reading!
 
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