Group I-V
#1
12-06-2018, 09:19 PM
Group I-V
So I just read the sticky called oil basics part 1. It talks about oils being a group I, II, III, IV, or V. But how do I find out which brand oil is what group?
#2
12-11-2018, 08:06 PM
Lubricant companies generally won't state the actual group numbers on the packaging. However, there are specific terms that they will use like PAO (Group 4) or Ester (Group 5) base stock.
Terms like PAO and Ester are easy to prove or disprove in testing and you will definitely market them if you are spending the added cost to use those bases.
Oils that use general terms like "Synthetic" or some variation like "Syn" are almost certainly using a Group 3 or lower base.
Let me know if you have any other questions as there is a ton more we could dive into with regards to quality of base oils, additives, etc.
-Nolan
Terms like PAO and Ester are easy to prove or disprove in testing and you will definitely market them if you are spending the added cost to use those bases.
Oils that use general terms like "Synthetic" or some variation like "Syn" are almost certainly using a Group 3 or lower base.
Let me know if you have any other questions as there is a ton more we could dive into with regards to quality of base oils, additives, etc.
-Nolan
#3
12-12-2018, 05:27 AM
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Motul, clicked on your link re the Twin Line oil but it's not listed. Have you more info on it?
I am currently using the 7100 20/50 synthetic.
I am currently using the 7100 20/50 synthetic.
Last edited by harley506d; 12-12-2018 at 05:28 AM.
#4
12-12-2018, 06:47 AM
Lubricant companies generally won't state the actual group numbers on the packaging. However, there are specific terms that they will use like PAO (Group 4) or Ester (Group 5) base stock.
Terms like PAO and Ester are easy to prove or disprove in testing and you will definitely market them if you are spending the added cost to use those bases.
Oils that use general terms like "Synthetic" or some variation like "Syn" are almost certainly using a Group 3 or lower base.
Let me know if you have any other questions as there is a ton more we could dive into with regards to quality of base oils, additives, etc.
-Nolan
Terms like PAO and Ester are easy to prove or disprove in testing and you will definitely market them if you are spending the added cost to use those bases.
Oils that use general terms like "Synthetic" or some variation like "Syn" are almost certainly using a Group 3 or lower base.
Let me know if you have any other questions as there is a ton more we could dive into with regards to quality of base oils, additives, etc.
-Nolan
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#6
12-12-2018, 08:49 AM
Lubricant companies generally won't state the actual group numbers on the packaging. However, there are specific terms that they will use like PAO (Group 4) or Ester (Group 5) base stock.
Terms like PAO and Ester are easy to prove or disprove in testing and you will definitely market them if you are spending the added cost to use those bases.
Oils that use general terms like "Synthetic" or some variation like "Syn" are almost certainly using a Group 3 or lower base.
Let me know if you have any other questions as there is a ton more we could dive into with regards to quality of base oils, additives, etc.
-Nolan
Terms like PAO and Ester are easy to prove or disprove in testing and you will definitely market them if you are spending the added cost to use those bases.
Oils that use general terms like "Synthetic" or some variation like "Syn" are almost certainly using a Group 3 or lower base.
Let me know if you have any other questions as there is a ton more we could dive into with regards to quality of base oils, additives, etc.
-Nolan
#7
12-12-2018, 11:40 AM
The twin line includes 20W50 motor oil, 75W90 gear oil, gear and chain case oil, and primary and chain case oil for Big Twin Harley-Davidson primary drives with a wet clutch.
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#9
12-15-2018, 01:38 PM
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I click on TwinLine and land on this page...
https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/search?search_text=twin Just general news.
https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/search?search_text=twin Just general news.
#10
12-15-2018, 06:17 PM
I click on TwinLine and land on this page...
https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/search?search_text=twin Just general news.
https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/search?search_text=twin Just general news.
Here is some info from the Roland Sands Design site that you should be able to see: https://www.rolandsands.com/blog/798...otul-twin-line