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Thefleshrocket
| | Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 - 03:43 pm: | 
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Fresno, 4000 miles is nothing on Amsoil. But don't take my word for it. Why not send in a sample after your next oil change? It only costs about $30 for a complete analysis including TBN which will tell you a lot about the condition of your oil and your engine. Then you can make a truly informed decision on how you want to handle your oil changes.
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Kidder
| | Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 - 04:12 pm: |
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Fresno,
The manual recommends a 20W or 10W. So, the 15W is a nice compromise. The diesel oils are good for wet clutches due to their higher phosphorus content. But, if you want to drink the Kool-aid and buy that Harley stuff, have at it. Suzuki recommends 10W-40. However, the Shell Rotella is a 5W-40 synthetic. However, it's operating range fits well within the 10W-40 parameters. That's what I care about. |
Froggy
| | Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 - 04:48 pm: |
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Yes Fresno, I run Diesel oil in the winter on my XB's and Blast due to needing to start in 10°F weather. The manual has all the specs on what weights and letter grades to use. I am currently running a Mobile 1 diesel, I forget the exact weight, I think its 10w-40.
(Message edited by froggy on December 25, 2009) |
Zac4mac
| | Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 - 07:58 pm: |
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I just put 3 qts of Red Line 10w-40 into Loretta last week.
It's supposed to get up to 40 in a few days, I wanna ride.
Neighborhood roads are snow-packed, highways are dry.
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Fresnobuell
| | Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 - 08:01 pm: |
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Why not send in a sample after your next oil change?
I might do that. thanks |
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