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09-05-2008, 06:08 PM

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Hi, I use the Mobil 1 15w-50 from wal-mart but it doesn't say Extended performance. Might be a marketing change ? I put Mobil 1 75w-90 gear oil in the other hole. Runs cool, shifts great. Altho I do use the K & N chrome filter also.......WVleo

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09-05-2008, 06:11 PM

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flushing out

During an oil change, does anyone ever use the 4 quart change? Flushing out the engine with a quart of cheaper oil, maybe a light weight oil, before filling up? I wonder if this may help clean the engine a bit.

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09-05-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WVleo

Hi, I use the Mobil 1 15w-50 from wal-mart but it doesn't say Extended performance. Might be a marketing change ?

Hmm I just checked the Mobil site and it is different:

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What is the difference between Mobil 1® Extended Performance and Mobil 1?

Mobil 1 Extended Performance formulas are designed specifically for today's longer service intervals and are guaranteed to protect for up to 15,000 miles or one year.

Mobil 1 Extended Performance has a unique formulation with a boosted level of protection and performance. Mobil 1 Extended Performance, with the Advanced SuperSyn System, contains 50 percent more SuperSyn than Mobil 1.

So perhaps I should buy plain old 15w50?

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09-05-2008, 07:46 PM

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Here is a good read.... http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm

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09-05-2008, 08:00 PM

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Here is a good read.... http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm

Thanks. That's what I thought.

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09-05-2008, 08:01 PM

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And the HD Dealer was out of oil filter wrenches; what can I use in a pinch?

A rag, or piece of sand paper,oil filters shouldnt really be over hand tight

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09-05-2008, 08:02 PM

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What do you guys do for a filter-remover wrench, if you don't have the official Harley filter wrench?

(edit)Whoops posted this just as rwjjr answered it!

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09-05-2008, 09:41 PM

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Last oil change I punched holes in the end of the filter at the top and bottom allowing a half hour for the oil to drain. A couple paper towels at the base when removing the filter and no mess at all. Personally, I think many full synthetic oils will work fine.

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