Does oil make that much of a difference?
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Does oil make that much of a difference?
I changed all of my fluids on my 03 road king classic from Syn 3 in all three holes to Amsoil in the crankcase, redline transmission fluid in the tranny and HD formula + in the primary. Since the change it seems that it tends to shift more smoothly and the engine seems more quiet. It maybe my imagination as I thought oil is oil. Has anyone had this experince?
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RE: Does oil make that much of a difference?
ORIGINAL: scottlabrecque
I changed all of my fluids on my 03 road king classic from Syn 3 in all three holes to Amsoil in the crankcase, redline transmission fluid in the tranny and HD formula + in the primary. Since the change it seems that it tends to shift more smoothly and the engine seems more quiet. It maybe my imagination as I thought oil is oil. Has anyone had this experince?
I changed all of my fluids on my 03 road king classic from Syn 3 in all three holes to Amsoil in the crankcase, redline transmission fluid in the tranny and HD formula + in the primary. Since the change it seems that it tends to shift more smoothly and the engine seems more quiet. It maybe my imagination as I thought oil is oil. Has anyone had this experince?
I like to think of oil as insurance. I'm willing to pay a little more for the best oil. I believe that Amsoil or Mobil 1 are amoung the best sythetic oils out there.
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RE: Does oil make that much of a difference?
You just went from a SYN - to a better SYN that's all
Mine shifts better with AMSOIL (75/90W) - Runs a bit cooler with AMSOIL (20W50)
Mine shifts better with AMSOIL (75/90W) - Runs a bit cooler with AMSOIL (20W50)
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RE: Does oil make that much of a difference?
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Stuck at work but want to order my oil. Going with amsoil. How many qts for each hole? thanks
Stuck at work but want to order my oil. Going with amsoil. How many qts for each hole? thanks
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RE: Does oil make that much of a difference?
I just switched to mobil 1 V twin in the motor, and the redlne in the tranny, it amazing how much better the tranny shifts now!! YES it makes a big difference
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RE: Does oil make that much of a difference?
I use Amsoil in the crankcase, Bel-Ray in the tranny and something else in the primary. I noted a huge difference in shifting and also a slight decrese in noise from the top end of the motor when I switched from Harley's version of oil. Harley doesn't make oil, I would guess that they just get it from the lowest bidder and then put their name on it. Check out amsoil's web site, its pretty informative.
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