I know, another amsoil thread
Cruiser
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From: Stillwater, MN
BS is the correct call on that one. I ran my hopped up FXD on Amsoil for over 13,000 miles and never had any problems. And I sure as hell did nothing to switch from stock HD oil other than drain the old dino oil. IF it had anything to do with the Amsoil, (which I doubt) this is a good case of the dealer covering his butt. Did your buddy have anyone look at the torn down engine and confirm it was oil-related?
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From: Sunland, CA
most oils have detergent in them amsoil does a great job of cleaning the engine
you must have talked to a janitor or someone theres loads of info on the website
and experts to talk to at amsoil-ride safe
you must have talked to a janitor or someone theres loads of info on the website
and experts to talk to at amsoil-ride safe
Road Warrior
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From: The Great Northwest
Time and gas are money so the delivered price is good with me. Plus I like to support a forum sponser.
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From: Indian Land, SC
At 20,000 miles, I would be worried about the gaskets leaking if you never ran synthetic oil before.....That's just my opinion and also from personal knowledge after I developed a leak in a truck I had after switching over to synthetic with 15,000 miles on it.....
Last edited by HDV-GLIDE; Jul 6, 2009 at 07:49 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Oviedo, FL
Go with a heavier weight?
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From: Indian Land, SC
I was talking about the engine oil......If the original poster is just talking about tranny oil, I must have not read it correctly....Should not be an issue with just changing the tranny oil...
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: South Florida
using amsoil since 8K in engine and added it to primary at 11,700.(10k service) Definitely runs cooler.
Mobil gear lubricant in tranny at 10k service/ So far so good.
If you are traveling keep a quart or of Amsoil in your saddlebags as it seems you never know where you can find a dealer.
Mobil gear lubricant in tranny at 10k service/ So far so good.
If you are traveling keep a quart or of Amsoil in your saddlebags as it seems you never know where you can find a dealer.
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I was running the HD Syn3 in all 3 holes, then decided to try Amsoil. I switched to Amsoil and put Severe Gear 75/90 in the tranny. After the switch, I couldn't notice any difference in noise or any easier to change gears or find neutral. Once I use up the Amsoil that I purchased, I'll switch to something less expensive. Possibly Mobil1.