oil question ?????????
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oil question ?????????
with gas at the prices being what they are and the economy i'mreviewing everything from my phone and cable bill down to the cost of the oil i run. Mobil one and Amsoil are neck and neck in the reports i've read. My question is: if I were to switch to Mobil One would it make adiff if i used the 20/50 auto instaed of the 20/50 motorcycle specific?? both theamsoil and mobil are about 10 bucks a qt but the mobil one at the discount stores is 22 bucks a gallon. id run this in the engine only as i think itb has additives thats not friendly to the clutch.
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RE: oil question ?????????
My understanding is that motorcycle-specific oils have special additive packages for hotter-running air cooled engines. More phosphorus etc. Also no friction modifiers that would effect clutch performance.
I use Redline 20W60 in my shovel motors with great results. If you consider the longer oil change intervals with the synthetics, the costs just about average out.
Just my $.02
Good luck,
John
I use Redline 20W60 in my shovel motors with great results. If you consider the longer oil change intervals with the synthetics, the costs just about average out.
Just my $.02
Good luck,
John
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RE: oil question ?????????
The advantages using synthetics are many that most people don't realize.Startup lube,less friction= less heat,better mileage,long change intervals,etc.Especially good if you are running a Turbo.
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