Specific Oil Question - Not Oil Thread
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
You asked if Syn3 is a bad motor oil. It is not. It will work fine.
So will just about any other oil you put in it. Lots of different opinions here, but the bottom line is that if you change your oil at regular intervals, you will most likely never have an oil related failure.
Much is written about how air cooled motorcyle engines are different that car engines, but they fail to note that cold starting conditions are the most dangerous to an engine.
Me? I use Mobil1 15-50 car oil, $26 for 5 quarts at Wal-Mart. I change it every 5K.
And yes, this is another oil thread!
So will just about any other oil you put in it. Lots of different opinions here, but the bottom line is that if you change your oil at regular intervals, you will most likely never have an oil related failure.
Much is written about how air cooled motorcyle engines are different that car engines, but they fail to note that cold starting conditions are the most dangerous to an engine.
Me? I use Mobil1 15-50 car oil, $26 for 5 quarts at Wal-Mart. I change it every 5K.
And yes, this is another oil thread!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
http://home.earthlink.net/~skratches...motorcycle.pdf
here you go. a 'real world' oil comparison NOT sponsored by amsoil.
here you go. a 'real world' oil comparison NOT sponsored by amsoil.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I think Amsoil is a good oil maybe even great. I would use it in a heart beat. Only problem is availability and price. Actually availability is not as big problem as it used to be.. I know where I can get it at a couple of retailers @ 12+ bucks a quart. Just to much bad press, mainly here on the boards on Syn 3, plus I won't even buy Citgo gas unless I'm in a bind. I don't care to support Hugo Chavez. I prefer to use Mobile 1 V Twin and save 3 or 4 bucks a quart. Thats roughly 20 to 30 bucks savings depending on wether or not you doing the primary. I do use it in the primary too and Mobile 1 gear oil in the tranny.
Oh yea, definately an oil thread. Just had to put in my 2 cents.
Oh yea, definately an oil thread. Just had to put in my 2 cents.
Last edited by SG 1; Apr 9, 2009 at 06:44 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,800
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From: Houston, Texas
You asked if Syn3 is a bad motor oil. It is not. It will work fine.
So will just about any other oil you put in it. Lots of different opinions here, but the bottom line is that if you change your oil at regular intervals, you will most likely never have an oil related failure.
Much is written about how air cooled motorcyle engines are different that car engines, but they fail to note that cold starting conditions are the most dangerous to an engine.
Me? I use Mobil1 15-50 car oil, $26 for 5 quarts at Wal-Mart. I change it every 5K.
And yes, this is another oil thread!
So will just about any other oil you put in it. Lots of different opinions here, but the bottom line is that if you change your oil at regular intervals, you will most likely never have an oil related failure.
Much is written about how air cooled motorcyle engines are different that car engines, but they fail to note that cold starting conditions are the most dangerous to an engine.
Me? I use Mobil1 15-50 car oil, $26 for 5 quarts at Wal-Mart. I change it every 5K.
And yes, this is another oil thread!
+1
For me it's about the cost. I use Mobil 1 15-50 from Walmart as well. Anything from the dealer is over priced. It's all good stuff but they want too much for it.
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I have talked to several HD and independent mechanics about this topic, and all have given me the same answer, " It's about the "additives" in the Syn3 ", and has been tested by HD and proven to keep the engine running cooler. Who cares who made it or how much it costs.
Former Sponsor
Joined: May 2008
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From: Mason City, Iowa
Since this is not an oil thread I want to **** on the fire also!!!
Check this out http://www.imakenews.com/lng/e_artic...mW6PM,b7b68Nkq.
Check this out http://www.imakenews.com/lng/e_artic...mW6PM,b7b68Nkq.
That's interesting!