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Feb 4, 2009 | 11:46 AM

Ganzo68

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Amsoil users?

I have a quick question for you guys that only run amsoil. I see that amsoil reccomends that you flush your motor with their cleaner before you run their oil. Do you guys do this before switching to the amsoil brand? I have been running syn3 on my 08 SG since new. So would I need to do this process or would it be ok for me to switch to amsoil without it.
Thanks,
Jason

Feb 4, 2009 | 11:52 AM

garyhendley

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after a couple of oil changes the crappy syn3 will purge from the system

i did not flush mine been using amsoil for about 2 yeras now a great product

ride safe

Feb 4, 2009 | 11:53 AM

dawg

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I've never done it. I run Amsoil in the crank and Redline in the other two holes. It won't cause a problem to just switch

Feb 4, 2009 | 12:08 PM

BLACK 3

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you will be fine by just changing oil, but you should do it the way that will make you happy.
been using amsoil for 5 years now in all my rides

Feb 4, 2009 | 12:14 PM

Sgt Mac

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No flush here, runs fine.

Feb 4, 2009 | 12:14 PM

solorider

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The folks at AMSOIL realize that there is always a little oil remaining in the engine even after a drain and they must figure that their additive package won't be friends with whatever the other oil is. I think it's a nice thing to do if you have the time and money for the flush, but I don't think it's necessary. I run AMSOIL in my truck, car, Harley, snowblower and mower and I switched without flushing any of them. No problems at all.

Feb 4, 2009 | 12:21 PM

rrsjs5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dawg

I've never done it. I run Amsoil in the crank and Redline in the other two holes. It won't cause a problem to just switch

Dawg,why not Redline in all three? just a preference?

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Feb 4, 2009 | 12:59 PM

swlamedic

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When I switched from regular HD oil, trans, and primary, I just drained them like a normal oil change, but put amsoil in all three holes instead of the normal stuff. I did it at 5,000 miles, and I have about 22,000 miles now, and no problems at all. Makes it easier too just buying stuff by the gallon and not three seperate items.