Is AMSOIL that good?
#51
08-30-2019, 09:04 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
I am having mine changed today. Switching to Amsoil, as it has been proven in the four-ball wear test, time and time again. Factory tests have proven that Harley Syn 3 is not the best for our Harleys. Tests show that Harley Syn 3 leaves a wear scar nearly 80 percent larger than Amsoil. Also read an article that no matter what they tell you, using something other than Harley oil will NOT cause you to lose your warranty, unless found to be the cause. This was in a letter sent from Harley to a customer. I have been on the fence for a while, but after some research, I am ready to try it out. Hope (even though prob too late, lol) this helps!
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#52
08-31-2019, 08:34 AM
I am having mine changed today. Switching to Amsoil, as it has been proven in the four-ball wear test, time and time again. Factory tests have proven that Harley Syn 3 is not the best for our Harleys. Tests show that Harley Syn 3 leaves a wear scar nearly 80 percent larger than Amsoil. Also read an article that no matter what they tell you, using something other than Harley oil will NOT cause you to lose your warranty, unless found to be the cause. This was in a letter sent from Harley to a customer. I have been on the fence for a while, but after some research, I am ready to try it out. Hope (even though prob too late, lol) this helps!
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#54
09-04-2019, 09:40 PM
My personal experience with amsoil is a bad one , I decided to try amsoil in my sled back around 2008. Well I had to shut down twice in a single day because of an overheating issue (same riding
conditions as the previous day ), which I had NEVER experienced before. I drained out the oil that night and gave away my reserves , way too much coincidence to be ignored
...never again will I fall for thier b.s. marketing spew..
conditions as the previous day ), which I had NEVER experienced before. I drained out the oil that night and gave away my reserves , way too much coincidence to be ignored
...never again will I fall for thier b.s. marketing spew..
#57
09-06-2019, 10:55 PM
Club Member
Just read the rating of the oil you want to use, its on the can, If any oil you are using is better than all the rest it would have a higher rating!! Believe me if their oil was better they would pay for the research to prove it!! Is one oil better than all the rest?? prolly but I doubt it is significant enough to really mean anything. Extending oil change intervals might work but any sludge build up in your block will create hot spots. That crap usually accumulates in corners and around ridges.
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