Lucas 20w50 Full Synthetic and 75w140 Full Synthetic Review
#71
05-09-2018, 06:56 PM
My ambient air temp gauge has bumped triple digits the last several days in a row on my way to work in the afternoons. Riding 50+ mi at a time at 80+ mph and I've had no oil issues whatsoever using the Lucas. 32-35psi oil pressure at speed 15-18psi at idle hot.
The condition you described isn't an oil problem, it's an oil cooler problem.
The condition you described isn't an oil problem, it's an oil cooler problem.
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Kreitoc (01-25-2019)
#73
01-10-2019, 06:45 PM
1st Gear
New to Me Bike
Howdy all,
Just traded in my 2011 Roadking for a new to me 2013 Ultra Classic Limited. Used Mobil 1 20-50 in the FLHR and took it to 58K miles, am thinking of moving towards Lucas 20-50 Syn for the FLHTK. I have no idea what oil the prior owner had in it. I am aiming for good longevity on this bike. I am no Iron Butt rider, but I roll across the state in all seasons (cold weather is a concern), I teach MSF classes for the state of Nevada and the local college. I spend a bunch of time riding, not wrenching, and am hoping to continue this trend.
Would it be detrimental to the internals to switch to a Syn at 35K miles? You all have far more experience with this stuff than I do.
Thanks in advance.
Rob in Reno.
Just traded in my 2011 Roadking for a new to me 2013 Ultra Classic Limited. Used Mobil 1 20-50 in the FLHR and took it to 58K miles, am thinking of moving towards Lucas 20-50 Syn for the FLHTK. I have no idea what oil the prior owner had in it. I am aiming for good longevity on this bike. I am no Iron Butt rider, but I roll across the state in all seasons (cold weather is a concern), I teach MSF classes for the state of Nevada and the local college. I spend a bunch of time riding, not wrenching, and am hoping to continue this trend.
Would it be detrimental to the internals to switch to a Syn at 35K miles? You all have far more experience with this stuff than I do.
Thanks in advance.
Rob in Reno.
#74
01-10-2019, 07:48 PM
Dedicated synth lube user and spread it liberally where ever I can. But me and Lucas products jusg dont mix.
I say go for the synth ASAP
And spread it all around
I say go for the synth ASAP
And spread it all around
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Rob in Reno (01-11-2019)
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01-11-2019, 06:19 PM
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Howdy all,
Just traded in my 2011 Roadking for a new to me 2013 Ultra Classic Limited. Used Mobil 1 20-50 in the FLHR and took it to 58K miles, am thinking of moving towards Lucas 20-50 Syn for the FLHTK. I have no idea what oil the prior owner had in it. I am aiming for good longevity on this bike. I am no Iron Butt rider, but I roll across the state in all seasons (cold weather is a concern), I teach MSF classes for the state of Nevada and the local college. I spend a bunch of time riding, not wrenching, and am hoping to continue this trend.
Would it be detrimental to the internals to switch to a Syn at 35K miles? You all have far more experience with this stuff than I do.
Thanks in advance.
Rob in Reno.
Just traded in my 2011 Roadking for a new to me 2013 Ultra Classic Limited. Used Mobil 1 20-50 in the FLHR and took it to 58K miles, am thinking of moving towards Lucas 20-50 Syn for the FLHTK. I have no idea what oil the prior owner had in it. I am aiming for good longevity on this bike. I am no Iron Butt rider, but I roll across the state in all seasons (cold weather is a concern), I teach MSF classes for the state of Nevada and the local college. I spend a bunch of time riding, not wrenching, and am hoping to continue this trend.
Would it be detrimental to the internals to switch to a Syn at 35K miles? You all have far more experience with this stuff than I do.
Thanks in advance.
Rob in Reno.
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Rob in Reno (01-15-2019)
#76
01-15-2019, 05:56 PM
1st Gear
Thanks for the info. I was looking at Lucas, but need to spend some time learning the brands better I guess. Mobil 1 seemed to treat my road king well for 58K.
I appreciate the knowledge base here.
Rob in Reno
I appreciate the knowledge base here.
Rob in Reno
#77
05-11-2019, 01:57 AM
Lucas 75w140
Howdy all,
Just traded in my 2011 Roadking for a new to me 2013 Ultra Classic Limited. Used Mobil 1 20-50 in the FLHR and took it to 58K miles, am thinking of moving towards Lucas 20-50 Syn for the FLHTK. I have no idea what oil the prior owner had in it. I am aiming for good longevity on this bike. I am no Iron Butt rider, but I roll across the state in all seasons (cold weather is a concern), I teach MSF classes for the state of Nevada and the local college. I spend a bunch of time riding, not wrenching, and am hoping to continue this trend.
Would it be detrimental to the internals to switch to a Syn at 35K miles? You all have far more experience with this stuff than I do.
Thanks in advance.
Rob in Reno.
Just traded in my 2011 Roadking for a new to me 2013 Ultra Classic Limited. Used Mobil 1 20-50 in the FLHR and took it to 58K miles, am thinking of moving towards Lucas 20-50 Syn for the FLHTK. I have no idea what oil the prior owner had in it. I am aiming for good longevity on this bike. I am no Iron Butt rider, but I roll across the state in all seasons (cold weather is a concern), I teach MSF classes for the state of Nevada and the local college. I spend a bunch of time riding, not wrenching, and am hoping to continue this trend.
Would it be detrimental to the internals to switch to a Syn at 35K miles? You all have far more experience with this stuff than I do.
Thanks in advance.
Rob in Reno.
#78
05-11-2019, 07:00 AM
Engine oil manufacturers use dyes specifically designed to add tint to lubes that are used in transmissions.
Transmission oils do not turn black like crank or primary lubes do. So tinting the oil is common, tho not all manufactures add the tint.
Transmission oils do not turn black like crank or primary lubes do. So tinting the oil is common, tho not all manufactures add the tint.
#79
05-11-2019, 07:33 AM
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05-11-2019, 09:18 AM
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