Mobil one synthetic oil
#21
08-06-2010, 09:06 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
#22
08-06-2010, 09:35 PM
First, let's be clear about Mobil 1's overall benefits compared to those of conventional motor oils, whether for passenger cars or motorcycles:
Superior long-term engine protection.
Superior high-temperature stability.
Excellent low-temperature starting.
Outstanding engine performance.
Low volatility/low oil consumption
It's a little hard to generalize about the difference between Mobil 1 passenger-car motor oils and Mobil 1 motorcycle oils. That's because not all viscosities of Mobil 1 passenger-car oils have the same levels of zinc and phosphorus, and there are even greater differences among the three Mobil 1 motorcycle oils. In general, Mobil 1 motorcycle oils have:
Additive packages balanced differently for motorcycle engine and transmission operation. For passenger vehicles, fuel economy and emission system protection are higher priorities. These require low phosphorus systems and the use of friction modifiers. Motorcycle oils do not require friction modifiers for fuel economy and for better clutch friction less/no friction modifier is optimum. Motorcycle oils allow the use of higher levels of antiwear additives such as ZDDP (phosphorous).
Superior long-term engine protection.
Superior high-temperature stability.
Excellent low-temperature starting.
Outstanding engine performance.
Low volatility/low oil consumption
It's a little hard to generalize about the difference between Mobil 1 passenger-car motor oils and Mobil 1 motorcycle oils. That's because not all viscosities of Mobil 1 passenger-car oils have the same levels of zinc and phosphorus, and there are even greater differences among the three Mobil 1 motorcycle oils. In general, Mobil 1 motorcycle oils have:
Additive packages balanced differently for motorcycle engine and transmission operation. For passenger vehicles, fuel economy and emission system protection are higher priorities. These require low phosphorus systems and the use of friction modifiers. Motorcycle oils do not require friction modifiers for fuel economy and for better clutch friction less/no friction modifier is optimum. Motorcycle oils allow the use of higher levels of antiwear additives such as ZDDP (phosphorous).
#23
08-06-2010, 09:41 PM
H-D has separate compartments with their own oil in each. Just don't use it in the Primary. The motor is no problem, I've used both and not noticed any difference between the two personally.
#24
08-06-2010, 09:50 PM
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#26
08-07-2010, 06:55 AM
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#27
08-07-2010, 07:16 AM
Well, that's only 45k. I would think that the point of interest would be what has the oil done at 100k or more to the engine. Any engine may look good on any oil at it's halflife, if it's changed often enough. Question is, what all will you have to buy for it at rebuild, and how soon to rebuild.
I very much intend to see over 100k on mine someday, so putting any old oil in won't do - I use Amsoil for this, but am thinking that due to the test results, Mobil 1 would be the next best thing, and a lot cheaper IF the car oil was used.
No one answered my last question on that.
I very much intend to see over 100k on mine someday, so putting any old oil in won't do - I use Amsoil for this, but am thinking that due to the test results, Mobil 1 would be the next best thing, and a lot cheaper IF the car oil was used.
No one answered my last question on that.
#28
08-07-2010, 07:25 AM
IRT m/c oil, lube, fluids...etc... It's your bike so put in whatever you feel comfortable with & ride. Main thing is to follow recommended manufacturer's specs & you're good to go. If car oil's cheaper & you're OK w/it - then save some $$$ & go w/it. My preferences are my preferences & yours are yours so time to quit worrying over what's best & ride.
#29
08-07-2010, 08:14 AM
Road Captain
What you guys think you know about oil is scary.
Motorcycle oil is specially designed and formulated for air cooled and water cooled motorcycle engines with wet clutches.
Automotive oil should never be used in motorcycles with wet clutches whatsoever,bad news for the clutch over time no matter what some say, and it's apparent they can't read the specifications properly in comparing the oils......
Motorcycle oil is specially designed and formulated for air cooled and water cooled motorcycle engines with wet clutches.
Automotive oil should never be used in motorcycles with wet clutches whatsoever,bad news for the clutch over time no matter what some say, and it's apparent they can't read the specifications properly in comparing the oils......
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08-07-2010, 09:04 AM
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