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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Is this a true syn oil or is it just a face lift. I went by the stealer yeaterday and saw this new syn 20/50 motor oil. The dude said it was true syn oil and that they do not carry the other type anymore. Can anyone show me the light!!!!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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I don't know, but I would never give the dealership money on oil. There are tons of better brands of synthetic readily available at any autoparts store or Walmart.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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I don't know, but I would never give the dealership money on oil. There are tons of better brands of synthetic readily available at any autoparts store or Walmart
X2 I agree
 
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They also changed the bottle for the Formula + priamry fluid. The dealer said it was "re-formulated."
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by stevevfd
I don't know, but I would never give the dealership money on oil. There are tons of better brands of synthetic readily available at any autoparts store or Walmart.
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X2 I agree
Agreed Syn three is over priced.

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They also changed the bottle for the Formula + priamry fluid. The dealer said it was "re-formulated."
Reformulated? This stuff has worked great for decades.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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I did a little research on these oils, they are made by Citgo. Formula+ is just a straight 50wt oil with very little in the way of additives (according to tests posted on bobistheoilguy). I haven't read any info on Syn3, but I suspect it's a mediocre synthetic sold at a premium price.
Warranty may be a good reason to use HD oils, and I'm sure both of these wouldn't cause any oil related problems, but there are certainly far better oils available for less money.
 
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Buy Mobil1 syn for vtwins
 
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The bottle says full synthetic, I still wouldn't buy that crap at the dealer. Mobil1, Amsoil or Redline are much better choices.
 
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If it's full synthetic and a competitive price, why not.
 
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Is there any real evidence out there that this oil is crap? Or even that it is mediocre?

Tell you what. Got a buddy that works for a major oil company. I'll see if I can get them to test it and compare it to other,"better", oils.
 
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