Engine Oil Poll

caseyleiser · 07-14-2008, 01:53 AM

Just switched to mobil 1 v twin 20/50, was on dino oil before. Engine is quieter now and runs about 10 degrees cooler according to my oil filler gauge.

smitty901 · 07-14-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by caseyleiser

Just switched to mobil 1 v twin 20/50, was on dino oil before. Engine is quieter now and runs about 10 degrees cooler according to my oil filler gauge.

Thats a good oil. Do not be suprise if the first time you change it the oil seems a little darker. Hard to tell much from oil color now day but I have noticed on some the first M! change the oil was darker in color.
I am switching over to Spectro 20/50 but for my own reasons nothing wrong with M1

USMCCWO5 · 07-25-2008, 12:02 AM

And on your recommendation:

I have four quarts of Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50 sitting in my garage awaiting a final oil change before leaving for Sturgis. I look forward to the confidence I will have on the road.

smitty901 · 07-25-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCCWO5

And on your recommendation:

I have four quarts of Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50 sitting in my garage awaiting a final oil change before leaving for Sturgis. I look forward to the confidence I will have on the road.

Pack a little oil for the trip you can mix any other oil with it if needed but best to take a little along M1VTWIn can be harded to find on the road.
In the past It seems that the first change over to M1Vtiwn my bikes used a little. Your may not have the same thing happen but if it does I would not lose any sleep over it .
Your bike will tahnk you for the change

enormousdwarf · 07-26-2008, 06:06 AM

Mobil 1 VTwin for me.

Moose · 08-12-2008, 11:17 AM

Mobile 1 full syn 15w-50, in the engines.

USMCCWO5 · 08-14-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty901

Pack a little oil for the trip you can mix any other oil with it if needed but best to take a little along M1VTWIn can be harded to find on the road.
In the past It seems that the first change over to M1Vtiwn my bikes used a little. Your may not have the same thing happen but if it does I would not lose any sleep over it .
Your bike will tahnk you for the change

I did use a bit of oil on the way to Sturgis and back. A Mobile oil rep (at the Sturgis Mobile Oil vendor site) gave me a half quart of his own oil to top off my engine. What a great guy. He was riding a RKC also, said he was over 12,000 miles on his engine oil.

smitty901 · 08-24-2008, 12:09 AM

Now this is some grest stuff

NEWHD74FAN · 08-25-2008, 11:46 PM

I am a new member to the Harley community, but from old school roots. I thought initial engine breakin required "dino-oil" and that after breakin using 100% synthetic was fine...

NEWHD74FAN · 08-26-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by glider

Truthfully almost any oil will work but the V Twin had additives that are beneficial to an air cooled motor. Your choice here. I wouldn't use them.

You have 3 different compartments of oil in your bike unless it's a sportster.

Hi, I just got my 2004 Sportster XL1200RS and wanted to know the three different compartments Sportster exception discussed above. I thought the Oil Tank held the engine oil (the oil pan is a "dry" sump design), Primary Gear Oil was held in the left side side (lubricating gears & oil wetted clutch) and where is the 3rd...Primary Chain compartment? I am a newbie so please be patient; cars and UJM sportbikes were my primary interest early on before this Harley.

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Mobil 1 V Twin	107	33.86%
Mobil 1 red or gold cap	12	3.80%
Redline	9	2.85%
Royal Purple	6	1.90%
Bel Ray	2	0.63%
HD 360	22	6.96%
Syn 3	53	16.77%
Amsoil	85	26.90%
Lucas	13	4.11%
OTHER (Please Specify)	18	5.70%
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caseyleiser Start The Engine Ride: 05 ultra classic se Join Date: 2007, Dec 12 Location: Langley, British Columbia Posts: 19 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Just switched to mobil 1 v twin 20/50, was on dino oil before. Engine is quieter now and runs about 10 degrees cooler according to my oil filler gauge.

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USMCCWO5 Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 Road King Classic Join Date: 2008, Jun 05 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 319 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll And on your recommendation: I have four quarts of Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50 sitting in my garage awaiting a final oil change before leaving for Sturgis. I look forward to the confidence I will have on the road. __________________ Semper Fidelis, James

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NEWHD74FAN Community Star Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: 2008, Aug 24 Location: Camarillo Posts: 462 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll I am a new member to the Harley community, but from old school roots. I thought initial engine breakin required "dino-oil" and that after breakin using 100% synthetic was fine...

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