Changing oil brands! Can it be bad?
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Changing oil brands! Can it be bad?
Hey everyone,
I've been using the Harley 20w50 oil on my bike, and have decided that on my next oil change I'd like to try Mobil1. I've read some really good reviews on their synthetic oils. My question is, would it be bad to change oil brands? I've heard rumors that it could possibly be bad.
I've been using the Harley 20w50 oil on my bike, and have decided that on my next oil change I'd like to try Mobil1. I've read some really good reviews on their synthetic oils. My question is, would it be bad to change oil brands? I've heard rumors that it could possibly be bad.
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Doesn't matter as long as you have the right weight and change your oil regularly. Tranny oil and motor oil are different weights on your bike. Tranny oil goes in the primary, the 20w50 is what goes in the motor. The only real concern is voiding your warranty if you have one. HD is wierd about different oils in their bikes and using anything other than HD oil could affect your warranty.
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Correct weight and change when needed.
HOWEVER, don't mix some oils....lol
I usually run Redline (synthetic) in my engine....was on a trip and got a bit low, added in some Castrol Dino...it made a mess...frothed up and left a white sludge on my dipstick. I think the detergents/additives were not compatible.
Did a change about 800 miles later...no lasting or ill effects.
HOWEVER, don't mix some oils....lol
I usually run Redline (synthetic) in my engine....was on a trip and got a bit low, added in some Castrol Dino...it made a mess...frothed up and left a white sludge on my dipstick. I think the detergents/additives were not compatible.
Did a change about 800 miles later...no lasting or ill effects.
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Doesn't matter as long as you have the right weight and change your oil regularly. Tranny oil and motor oil are different weights on your bike. Tranny oil goes in the primary, the 20w50 is what goes in the motor. The only real concern is voiding your warranty if you have one. HD is wierd about different oils in their bikes and using anything other than HD oil could affect your warranty.
Any dealer that requires your to use their oil to keep your warranty intact, is required to give you their oil for FREE.
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For the same reason, there is absolutely no reason to run a $$$ V-Twin oil in a Harley motor. V-Twin oil is specifically made for single sump oil systems.
Mobil-1's 15w-50 "automotive" synthetic is an excellent choice for the motor.
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