Castrol Syntec
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Castrol Syntec
Having read all the opinions on the various brands; I have been looking for oil locally and it seems that the only Syn I can find consistantly in stock is the Castrol in 20w50 (had planned on Mobil1). I just wondered if anyone here has used it or knows how it rates compared to the others??
There is no end to the choices in 10w40 or 5w30, but anything ending in "50" is slim pickings out here in the sticks.
There is no end to the choices in 10w40 or 5w30, but anything ending in "50" is slim pickings out here in the sticks.
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RE: Castrol Syntec
I have heard of people putting car oil in bikes with no problem.
Me i will stick with v-twin oil.Dont know if there is much of a difference?
I think the main difference is bike oil is non detergent oil.
Try buying online somewhere or you local bike shop.
David
Me i will stick with v-twin oil.Dont know if there is much of a difference?
I think the main difference is bike oil is non detergent oil.
Try buying online somewhere or you local bike shop.
David
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RE: Castrol Syntec
There is some evidence that SE SYN3 is made by Castrol, and is similar in formulation to Syntec.
Syntec is *not* a true synthetic, but rather, it is a hydro-cracked mineral oil (not ester-based).
Some years ago, Castrol had to modify it's advertising as they were calling it a "full synthetic", which it is not.
I don't buy into the MOCO's hype about SE SYN3. I don't think it's worth the money, especially if it's not 100% synthetic.
I've been using Amsoil, Torco and Redline in various motors. You get what you pay for with those oils.
(BTW....M/C oils are most definitely "detergent" oils. Detergents keep the debris from wear and combustion in suspension, so it can be caught by the filter.)
Syntec is *not* a true synthetic, but rather, it is a hydro-cracked mineral oil (not ester-based).
Some years ago, Castrol had to modify it's advertising as they were calling it a "full synthetic", which it is not.
I don't buy into the MOCO's hype about SE SYN3. I don't think it's worth the money, especially if it's not 100% synthetic.
I've been using Amsoil, Torco and Redline in various motors. You get what you pay for with those oils.
(BTW....M/C oils are most definitely "detergent" oils. Detergents keep the debris from wear and combustion in suspension, so it can be caught by the filter.)
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RE: Castrol Syntec
Check this thread out...Pococj had analysis done on various oils...
http://www.vtwintalk.com/m_33473/mpage_1/key_oil/tm.htm
Mac
http://www.vtwintalk.com/m_33473/mpage_1/key_oil/tm.htm
Mac
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RE: Castrol Syntec
Castrol Syntec is a good oil. As pointed out, it is a "super-refined" (my term) dino oil, not an oil "built" molecule by molecule. It is now considered a true synthetic as a result of a lawsuit or trade agreement or some other kinda legal mumbo-jumbo.
You can run the Mobil 1 car oil 15w-50. Its not a whole lot different than the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50. I sent fresh sample of each for analysis, along with some HD Syn 3 20w-50. You can see some of the results in the General Tech section, or send me an e-mail and I'll reply with the full test results.
You can run the Mobil 1 car oil 15w-50. Its not a whole lot different than the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50. I sent fresh sample of each for analysis, along with some HD Syn 3 20w-50. You can see some of the results in the General Tech section, or send me an e-mail and I'll reply with the full test results.
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All I use is Castrol Synth, Cheap, available, and with the regularity we all change oil I think it makes little difference, even Dino VS Synth. If you are changing oil every 2-3000 miles it is of little worry.
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RE: Castrol Syntec
Thanks all for the input. As noted on the touring board, I am going with the Castrol Syn because it is always available.
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so what are you sayin, ya gotta change oil in these things?
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RE: Castrol Syntec
Amsoil is always available from me. I can have a case of it to your door in a few days (you won't even have to go to Wal-mart). It's the best oil you can put in your bike.
Castrol won a law suit because the lawyers argued that the word "Synthetic" was allmost anything. It is a hydrocracked petrolium oil and not a true PAO synthetic oil.
By the way Harley "Genuine" oil is made by Sonoco. They probably make SYN3 also. (Not a very good synthetic) as compared to Amsoil. "The first in synthetic oil" since 1972. If you have any questions about oil I can answer them. Nobody at Wal-mart can.
I am also giving free shipping to first time buyers. Go to Form Mail and fill out the form. It only comes to me and I won't give your info to anyone.
Thanks
NC Brew
Castrol won a law suit because the lawyers argued that the word "Synthetic" was allmost anything. It is a hydrocracked petrolium oil and not a true PAO synthetic oil.
By the way Harley "Genuine" oil is made by Sonoco. They probably make SYN3 also. (Not a very good synthetic) as compared to Amsoil. "The first in synthetic oil" since 1972. If you have any questions about oil I can answer them. Nobody at Wal-mart can.
I am also giving free shipping to first time buyers. Go to Form Mail and fill out the form. It only comes to me and I won't give your info to anyone.
Thanks
NC Brew
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RE: Castrol Syntec
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Amsoil is always available from me. I can have a case of it to your door in a few days (you won't even have to go to Wal-mart). It's the best oil you can put in your bike.
Castrol won a law suit because the lawyers argued that the word "Synthetic" was allmost anything. It is a hydrocracked petrolium oil and not a true PAO synthetic oil.
By the way Harley "Genuine" oil is made by Sonoco. They probably make SYN3 also. (Not a very good synthetic) as compared to Amsoil. "The first in synthetic oil" since 1972. If you have any questions about oil I can answer them. Nobody at Wal-mart can.
I am also giving free shipping to first time buyers. Go to Form Mail and fill out the form. It only comes to me and I won't give your info to anyone.
Thanks
NC Brew
Amsoil is always available from me. I can have a case of it to your door in a few days (you won't even have to go to Wal-mart). It's the best oil you can put in your bike.
Castrol won a law suit because the lawyers argued that the word "Synthetic" was allmost anything. It is a hydrocracked petrolium oil and not a true PAO synthetic oil.
By the way Harley "Genuine" oil is made by Sonoco. They probably make SYN3 also. (Not a very good synthetic) as compared to Amsoil. "The first in synthetic oil" since 1972. If you have any questions about oil I can answer them. Nobody at Wal-mart can.
I am also giving free shipping to first time buyers. Go to Form Mail and fill out the form. It only comes to me and I won't give your info to anyone.
Thanks
NC Brew
In any event, good luck with your business.
JCC