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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Guys someone was telling me that I can run ROYAL PURPLE Syn
in the trans,engine,and primary all the same weight.
Any truth to that?
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If the MoCo says that you can run their Syn3 20/50 in all 3 holes, you can do the same with other brands.
 
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I still run Redline HD shockproof gear oil in gearbox. It's seem to make more noise and shift a little harder with regular syn oil.
 
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I guess what I was trying to say is can you run say 20w50 full syn in all three the prim,engine,and trans.
 
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I guess what I was trying to say is can you run say 20w50 full syn in all three the prim,engine,and trans.
Yes, you can.
 
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I still run Redline HD shockproof gear oil in gearbox. It's seem to make more noise and shift a little harder with regular syn oil.

I changed to Redline in the tranny at my 10K service. Prior I was using syn 3 in all the holes. Redline made the tranny much more quiet and the shifting is much smoother. Very happy with the results.
 
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Just sounded a little weird to me.
Thanks guys for the help.
 
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Originally Posted by BIGVTWIN
Just sounded a little weird to me.
Thanks guys for the help.

Why would it be weird I don't get it
 
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Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof in tranny. At least 250,000 with it in my last 4 Harley's. It's bulletproof. Run what you want, but as for me, it's Redline in the gear box.
 
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I run Amsoil 20/50 in all three holes, no problem's at all. Runs cooler and quieter, shifts great.
 
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