Mobil 1 GRAY cap

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I'd go ahead and put the either the Mobil 1 or Rotella syn 5/40 for now. It takes about twice the temp to burn down synthetic oil as compared to non synthetics. I belief that my next change will be Rotella because the dirt suspension requirements of a diesel (read, far dirtier on the motor oil than gas engines) is higher. In other words diesel is way harder on motor oil than gas engines; way harder. In fact I know of a lot of diesel truck owners that have put a "pre-oiler" on their engines to start the oil pump before the engine is started.. Most of engine wear is due to "dry starts". Oil in the pan instead of the upper end. A lower bottom number like 5/40wt will pump through the engine quicker on start up than heavier oil.

I've read lots of owners complaining on how loud their Nomads are a first start up. Something to think about???

Another thing about oil. Did you know that most high performance motorcycles don't recommend 20/50 oil? Know why? At the rpms they turn the oil thickness starts converting to parasitic losses. It actually will run hotter than 10/40.

So I'd say if you have synthetic non friction reducing oil, 10/40 would be more than fine.

Oil manufacturers started making the thick oil 50wt and 60wt a long time ago for older big engines that had a tendency to burn oil as it worked its way past the rings. Usually this oil found homes in old agricultural engines. Todays modern engines are so tight in their tolerances that thiner oil is fine and usually desireable because of some parasitic losses as mentioned above. Notice the 0/30 wt. oil that come standard in a lot of newer cars now.

Try both Mobil 1 and Rotella and the one that keeps your engine the quietest would be the one to use since both are excellent oils.

Well I've got one of each in there...... so can't tell....

But it has WAY more power now!!





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Wally World carries it for 13.99 a gallon. Can't beat it.

It was $16.59 in Dago Wally World........

[Top Cat]

NICO, did you actually put one quart of each brand in your bike?

TC, actually yes I did....

"Mobil 1 is compatible with conventional oils."

"Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil is compatible with conventional and synthetic motor oils"

I've read a bunch of threads that say it's fine........ if not I'lllet ya know soon enough!!

Nico

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WTF is dago wally world? :(" title="" border="0"/>

[quote:7t9qyk13]Wally World carries it for 13.99 a gallon. Can't beat it.

It was $16.59 in Dago Wally World........[/quote:7t9qyk13]

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Dago wally world is likely an identifier for a Walmart in San Diego. But it could be something else entirely. JM2C

[Todd]

OK..all new members...ATTENTION...ATTENTION.....when is everyone available for Nico orientation this coming week...we will hold class when it's convenient to everyone......understanding the Smiterbater is essential to understanding the board

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That would not pass muster in some parts of NY, like Bensonhurst, Howard Beach or Little Italy. I am half italian and would not say it. I mean that would be like saying the Nword wally world in Harlem. Tu sei pazzo.

Dago wally world is likely an identifier for a Walmart in San Diego. But it could be something else entirely. JM2C

Well I'm full blooded Italian FBI first generation Italian-American..... 1/2 Calabrese 1/2 Abbrusezze (a little Napoletano in there) I'm a Dago, I live in Dago, and the Dago gang rides here as well (no offense to the MC club)

E si, sono pazzo puro!

Nico the Dago


p.s. Dago is not derrogetory llike WOP... which means With Out Papers.... I know my Paisans would be way cool with me,... trust me.

Old Italian saying:

"Ci sono due tipi di personne in questo mondo;

Quelle che sono vere Italiane, e quelle che lo volessero essere!!"

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Which means, "I spilled my drink on my shirt!"