How often do you change your oil and filter

01dynaglide · 06-20-2008, 06:53 PM

I ride about 160 - 170 miles a day about 5 days a week. Most of with is Interstate and back country roads. I use the 20- 50 Screaming Eagle Synthetic oil. Should I change it every 3,000 miles?

glider · 06-20-2008, 07:01 PM

Every 3 K is fine for the type of riding you do. It's the short trips that raise heck with the oil. There are better choices than the Syn 3 also for about the same or less money.

smitty901 · 06-20-2008, 08:25 PM

every 2500 in my 96 fatboy every 5000 in my 07
m1vtwin in engines of both now HD filters.

01dynaglide · 06-20-2008, 08:27 PM

Thanks. What other oils would you recommend? The only reason i'm using that is because the guy I bought my bike from said that is what he used.

Dr. Doolittle · 06-20-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 01dynaglide

Thanks. What other oils would you recommend? The only reason i'm using that is because the guy I bought my bike from said that is what he used.

Watch out - you've asked the million dollar question!! Go get 'em Glider!!

gunnut · 06-20-2008, 08:53 PM

WHOA!!!YOU'VE STARTED SOMETHING NOW!get your reading glasses primed up and ready!

01dynaglide · 06-20-2008, 08:53 PM

I figured that question might just open up the flood gates. I know everyone will have there own that they stand by kind of like people do with the oil they put in there cars.

glider · 06-20-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 01dynaglide

Thanks. What other oils would you recommend? The only reason i'm using that is because the guy I bought my bike from said that is what he used.

I like Mobil 1 20/50 V Twin but there are many other good oils in the synthetic family like Redline for one and these two are full synthetics made from synthetic base stocks unlike the Syn 3 that is made for Harley by Citgo corp or better known as Hugo Chavez.

01dynaglide · 06-20-2008, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the info. I might have to try that out next go round. I just bought the oil & filter last night to change it.

smitty901 · 06-20-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

I like Mobil 1 20/50 V Twin but there are many other good oils in the synthetic family like Redline for one and these two are full synthetics made from synthetic base stocks unlike the Syn 3 that is made for Harley by Citgo corp or better known as Hugo Chavez.

Once we get him on good oil we have to get that right stuff in his tranmission and primary and he will be good to go

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01dynaglide Warming The Wheels Ride: 2001 DYNA GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Jun 13 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 133	How often do you change your oil and filter I ride about 160 - 170 miles a day about 5 days a week. Most of with is Interstate and back country roads. I use the 20- 50 Screaming Eagle Synthetic oil. Should I change it every 3,000 miles?

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glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 7,562 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Every 3 K is fine for the type of riding you do. It's the short trips that raise heck with the oil. There are better choices than the Syn 3 also for about the same or less money. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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smitty901 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: 2008, Jan 02 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,077 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter every 2500 in my 96 fatboy every 5000 in my 07 m1vtwin in engines of both now HD filters. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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01dynaglide Warming The Wheels Ride: 2001 DYNA GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Jun 13 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 133	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Thanks. What other oils would you recommend? The only reason i'm using that is because the guy I bought my bike from said that is what he used.

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01dynaglide Warming The Wheels Ride: 2001 DYNA GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Jun 13 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 133	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter I figured that question might just open up the flood gates. I know everyone will have there own that they stand by kind of like people do with the oil they put in there cars.

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01dynaglide Warming The Wheels Ride: 2001 DYNA GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Jun 13 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 133	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Thanks for the info. I might have to try that out next go round. I just bought the oil & filter last night to change it.

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