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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
How do you know that Citgo makes Syn3? (I don`t buy any lubes at the dealer, just parts).


EDIT: just found an MSDS sheet online that does indeed say it is made by Citgo...

Time to write a letter to the MoCo...
I'm not even sure CITGO AKA Hugo makes their own grp IV (PAO full synthetic) products. That would lead me to suspect that Syn 3 may be a blend and not a full synthetic- unlike Mobil 1 or Amsoil for example.

Just a thought- YP
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Yankee Pride
I'm not even sure CITGO AKA Hugo makes their own grp IV (PAO full synthetic) products. That would lead me to suspect that Syn 3 may be a blend and not a full synthetic- unlike Mobil 1 or Amsoil for example.

Just a thought- YP
Here ya' go:
http://charleybragg.com/syn3.htm
 
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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WOW! Good grab. I didn't know that I knew something I know...I think!
 
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels
Overheard the owner mention something about Syn 3 to the parts dep't head, and it sounded like HD may be dropping it.

Anyone else heard about this?


I dropped it about a year or so ago...
 
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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If you look under the 'what oil do you use' heading, you'll find syn III is the third most popular oil used by members here. While that doesn't represent every Harley owner in the world, but you can imagine guys that bring their bikes to the dealer for oil changes and say put synthetic in it, thats mostly what they use. I don't think they will be getting rid of syn III any time soon.,,
 
Old Sep 19, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by smitty901
No I do not use Citco gas either. I do the best I can to avoid buying from his type
And in my home even my coffee is made in the USA I have a bun. And every product used to build my house was USA made I made darn sure of it or sub contractor was gone. I do my part
I do my part as well. I drive a chevy truck that was made in canada. If you look under the seat of your harley you will see the words made in china on some parts. The best we can do is support American companies. God Bless The USA!
 
Old Sep 20, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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On the back of the HD oil bottle it says Made in the U.S.A. Thats good enough for me.
 
Old Sep 20, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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No I do not use Citco gas either. I do the best I can to avoid buying from his type
And in my home even my coffee is made in the USA I have a bun. And every product used to build my house was USA made I made darn sure of it or sub contractor was gone. I do my part
ok being a Canadian I have no idea who Citco is and whats wrong with there stuff.. since they make Amsoil I thought they must be ok?

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ok being a Canadian I have no idea who Citco is and whats wrong with there stuff.. since they make Amsoil I thought they must be ok?

Steve
Surely you jest? Citgo does not make Amsoil products.

Citgo is a Venuzualen company. Venuzuala is "owned" by Hugo Chavez. His rhetoric and anti American sentiment lead most of us to dislike him and not support Citgo.
 
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[QUOTE=stircrazy;8841995]ok being a Canadian I have no idea who Citco is and whats wrong with there stuff.. since they make Amsoil I thought they must be ok

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