DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL - Page 2

**Kawhead** · 12-18-2008, 12:15 AM

Quit him-hawin', beatin' 'round the bush, and sugar coating. ;)
<-----<-<-<-- Always uses Mobile 1 and WalMart SuperTech ST7317 filter.

Synthetic Oil ....$30.00;.... Wal-Mart filter...... $2.00;........Clutch starts slipping after you piled on the new guy PRICELESS

dhomoney · 12-19-2008, 12:12 AM

I am switching to Mobil1 syn for my nad when I do my 600 service and mobil-1 syn is all I use in my truck.

pooker · 12-20-2008, 09:45 AM

Well I guess I might as well tell everyone what I use.
I put 5W-40 Rotella T full sythetic diesel oil in every engine I own.
The Jeep, Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Power Washer, Generator, Snow Thrower and Lawn Tractor.
Hey, what more can I say.

novijoe · 12-20-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kawhead

Quit him-hawin', beatin' 'round the bush, and sugar coating. ;)
<-----<-<-<-- Always uses Mobile 1 and WalMart SuperTech ST7317 filter.

Synthetic Oil ....$30.00;.... Wal-Mart filter...... $2.00;........Clutch starts slipping after you piled on the new guy PRICELESS

Dino is fine in my bike, I think synthetic is just overkill IMO.

I stay away from anything walmart has...and walmart period.

roosternomad · 12-21-2008, 02:17 AM

was wondering y'alls take on amsoil 10-w40 my buddy has ran it in his classic since break in 600 mile mark.ive got 8000 on my nomad he says he only changes his oil every 10000miles what do ya think amsoil or what i did some research and nothing looks amiss thank y'all for all your thoughts on this he now has 63000 on his classic and still running strong

bigjohn · 12-21-2008, 02:25 AM

Here's my take on oil...Mobile 1, full synthetic in all my vehicles. Change it either once a year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. In the bikes I prefer M1 15w50, just seems to make them run quieter.

BTW - the truck has 110K, the Nomad is at 36K and the V2K is just a baby.

nomadrider1600 · 12-21-2008, 09:06 PM

Bel Ray 10-40 with a K&N oil filter every 3,000 miles. Good oil is cheap compaired to engines.

dabull · 12-21-2008, 09:11 PM

ya'll have almost convinced me on the Synth oil....hmmmm

blowndodge · 12-21-2008, 09:16 PM

First post and it'a an amsoil plug........... go figure??? ::) ::)

Yellow Jacket · 12-21-2008, 10:28 PM

I put 272,000 miles on my Honda Accord. Used nothing but dino oil. Changed every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. It wasn't burning any oil when I got rid of it.

My Chrysler Sebring has 148,000 miles on it and my wife's Trailblazer has 128,000 miles. Dino oil for both, changed at same 5-7 k miles. Both not using any oil between changes.

However, my Nomad has Mobile 1 V-Twin 20-50 SAE Full Synthetic. May not be any better than the dino but as long as I can afford it that's what I'm using.

dabull · 12-21-2008, 10:37 PM

agree with your comments...all my cars have used dino....but it just seems that synth is the way to go if you can afford it???

**Kawhead** · 12-22-2008, 04:05 PM

I like Mobile 1 Because it makes the bike run smother (quieter) and in my other two vehicles it gets better gas millage which leads me to believe the engines lubed better. Haven't checked the mileage conventional vs. Mobile 1 on the Nomad, I just assume that's the case to make me feel lilke the higher cost of the oil is returned with better millage. The cheap ST7317 conforms to engine requirement of 14 psi bypass valve, and a anti drain back valve, and it's a well made filter. So no problem there.

12-22-2008, 05:42 PM

yeah, I think Bob is right on. Basically these are huge lawnmower engines, not car engines and if syn is the way to go, spend the bucks. A very old man told me that. ;)

rlfaubion · 12-23-2008, 02:54 PM

Ran synth for 18,000 miles in a 1600 Classic and have now run synth for 30,000 miles in the Nomad. The only thing slipping is she and I out on a weekend jaunt :)

badnomad08 · 12-29-2008, 02:56 AM

When I had my 600mi service done I asked the shop manager what kind of oil they had put in and he told me Kaw 10w40. Then he told me it is made by mobile 1. Is this a true statement? I plan on changing my own oil from now on due to the cost. I am going to use Mobile 1 syn 10w40. Another question is since the owner's manual says 10w40, are you guys just having better results with these other weights? ??? The 5w40 would probably be a good idea since it is thinner when cold. I wonder if the 15w50 is to thick when cold. Bigjohn, does your engine crank over slower this time of year? Thanks in advance.

12-18-2008, 12:15 AM	#16
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL Quit him-hawin', beatin' 'round the bush, and sugar coating. ;) <-----<-<-<-- Always uses Mobile 1 and WalMart SuperTech ST7317 filter. Synthetic Oil ....$30.00;.... Wal-Mart filter...... $2.00;........Clutch starts slipping after you piled on the new guy PRICELESS __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-19-2008, 12:12 AM	#17
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL I am switching to Mobil1 syn for my nad when I do my 600 service and mobil-1 syn is all I use in my truck.
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12-20-2008, 09:45 AM	#18
pooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limoges, Ontario Posts: 392	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL Well I guess I might as well tell everyone what I use. I put 5W-40 Rotella T full sythetic diesel oil in every engine I own. The Jeep, Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Power Washer, Generator, Snow Thrower and Lawn Tractor. Hey, what more can I say. __________________ 1600 Nomad 2008 Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black The best 'GPS' is a full tank of gas! Wild Bill A.K.A. Wild Bill,Pookers KawaNOW #00906 VNOG # 030
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12-21-2008, 02:17 AM	#20
roosternomad Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL was wondering y'alls take on amsoil 10-w40 my buddy has ran it in his classic since break in 600 mile mark.ive got 8000 on my nomad he says he only changes his oil every 10000miles what do ya think amsoil or what i did some research and nothing looks amiss thank y'all for all your thoughts on this he now has 63000 on his classic and still running strong Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-21-2008, 02:25 AM	#21
bigjohn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lenoir City, TN Posts: 417	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL Here's my take on oil...Mobile 1, full synthetic in all my vehicles. Change it either once a year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. In the bikes I prefer M1 15w50, just seems to make them run quieter. BTW - the truck has 110K, the Nomad is at 36K and the V2K is just a baby. __________________ BigJohn Price 2006 V2K Bagger
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12-21-2008, 09:06 PM	#22
nomadrider1600 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Adirondack Mountains of New York State Posts: 71	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL Bel Ray 10-40 with a K&N oil filter every 3,000 miles. Good oil is cheap compaired to engines. __________________ When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away.
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12-21-2008, 09:11 PM	#23
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL ya'll have almost convinced me on the Synth oil....hmmmm
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12-21-2008, 09:16 PM	#24
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL First post and it'a an amsoil plug........... go figure??? ::) ::) __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-21-2008, 10:28 PM	#25
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL I put 272,000 miles on my Honda Accord. Used nothing but dino oil. Changed every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. It wasn't burning any oil when I got rid of it. My Chrysler Sebring has 148,000 miles on it and my wife's Trailblazer has 128,000 miles. Dino oil for both, changed at same 5-7 k miles. Both not using any oil between changes. However, my Nomad has Mobile 1 V-Twin 20-50 SAE Full Synthetic. May not be any better than the dino but as long as I can afford it that's what I'm using. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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12-21-2008, 10:37 PM	#26
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL agree with your comments...all my cars have used dino....but it just seems that synth is the way to go if you can afford it???
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12-22-2008, 04:05 PM	#27
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL I like Mobile 1 Because it makes the bike run smother (quieter) and in my other two vehicles it gets better gas millage which leads me to believe the engines lubed better. Haven't checked the mileage conventional vs. Mobile 1 on the Nomad, I just assume that's the case to make me feel lilke the higher cost of the oil is returned with better millage. The cheap ST7317 conforms to engine requirement of 14 psi bypass valve, and a anti drain back valve, and it's a well made filter. So no problem there. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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12-22-2008, 05:42 PM	#28
Guest Posts: n/a	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL yeah, I think Bob is right on. Basically these are huge lawnmower engines, not car engines and if syn is the way to go, spend the bucks. A very old man told me that. ;)
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12-23-2008, 02:54 PM	#29
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL Ran synth for 18,000 miles in a 1600 Classic and have now run synth for 30,000 miles in the Nomad. The only thing slipping is she and I out on a weekend jaunt :)
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12-29-2008, 02:56 AM	#30
badnomad08 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrisburg, Illinois Posts: 114	DON'T RUN SYNTHETIC OIL When I had my 600mi service done I asked the shop manager what kind of oil they had put in and he told me Kaw 10w40. Then he told me it is made by mobile 1. Is this a true statement? I plan on changing my own oil from now on due to the cost. I am going to use Mobile 1 syn 10w40. Another question is since the owner's manual says 10w40, are you guys just having better results with these other weights? ??? The 5w40 would probably be a good idea since it is thinner when cold. I wonder if the 15w50 is to thick when cold. Bigjohn, does your engine crank over slower this time of year? Thanks in advance.
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