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Old May 22, 2015 | 06:46 PM
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Just picked up a 2006 Deluxe and I am sure the previous owner said he used Syn3 in all three holes. I just checked the owners manual and I can't find any where it saying you can use synthetic. Is synthetic OK, or do I have to use HD Dino oil?

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Old May 22, 2015 | 07:02 PM
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You can use either synthetic or dino.
 
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Old May 22, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Syn is just fine... Now run fast for asking a Oil question cuz the hounds are on the way.. If you search the forum there is 1,000,000,000,000+ threads on oil
 
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Syn is just fine... Now run fast for asking a Oil question cuz the hounds are on the way.. If you search the forum there is 1,000,000,000,000+ threads on oil
You missed one!
 
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With a Deluxe you must use "Deluxe oil" because you have a "Deluxe" engine! 'At's right!
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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as a simple oil question.
( as you will soon find out )

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I and you can run syn in all 3 holes. Everyone has an opinion on the best oil. I use Amsoil 20/50 in the engine and primary and 75/90 in my tranny. If I had to pick a 2nd place oil it would be Mobil 1.
 
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