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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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MINERAL or SYNTETIC oil? what are better and why?
 
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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For crying out loud did you just get the internet?


Even in the oil forum this question is ridiculous.


Do a search.
 
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Aaaawww be nice to the newbie Dan.

ok newbie read some of the sticky oil threads hours of fun !

I use Mobile-1 v-twin 20w50 you can find it at some wallmarts and at AutoZone it goes on sale once or twice a year at AutoZone stock up .


You should beable to go longer between oil changes with synthetic .
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Get out the synthetic popcorn, folks!


AMZOIL!
 
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
For crying out loud did you just get the internet?


Even in the oil forum this question is ridiculous.


Do a search.
Never understand why people get so upset over someone new asking a question. C'mon guys.
 
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Get out the synthetic popcorn, folks!


AMZOIL!
Hey, I might be grouchy, but at least I didn`t try to get the guy to drink the Kool-Aid...
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Hey, I might be grouchy, but at least I didn`t try to get the guy to drink the Kool-Aid...:icon_cool:

Perhaps, but in the case of Amzoil brand Kool-Aid, I recommend it highly!
 

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Perhaps, but in the case of Amzoil brand Kool-Aid, I recommend it highly!
I will look for it on my grocers shelf...
 
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Doesn't matter. Change often and enjoy the ride. Synth is good for 5000 miles,conventional 3000 miles.
 
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Doesn't matter. Change often and enjoy the ride. Synth is good for 5000 miles,conventional 3000 miles.
Show me an oil analysis that indicates conventional is only good for 3k...
 



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