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Old 02-23-2012, 01:20 PM
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I installed my Jagg 10 Row cooler yesterday and used the Scavenger Oil Change System for the first time prior to installing the cooler.

It does take a little longer to change the oil and a bit messier but after starting the bike and letting it run for about 5 minutes to check for leaks, the oil in the case looked like new, clean oil.

Just got back from a 75 mile ride and the oil still looks new & clean. In fact it's hard to see it on the dipstick now compared to the always slightly black oil that you get after a normal oil change without the Scavenger System.

No leaks from the Jagg Cooler connections, so it was a good day.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 01:45 PM
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I have the Scavenger for my Evo. It works like advertized. Different setup for the TC engines due to how oil lines run. I like the idea of "clean" oil but really wonder if it makes all that much difference in the total scheme of things. Others here will say it does not.
 
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Don't have a scavenger system and don't doubt they work as advertised. But in all the oil changes I've done in all my vehicles I have never gotten all the old oil out and have not noticed any difference. JMO..
 
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Has anyone ever had catastrophic engine failure or premature wear because some old oil was left in the sump?
 
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead Pat
Don't have a scavenger system and don't doubt they work as advertised. But in all the oil changes I've done in all my vehicles I have never gotten all the old oil out and have not noticed any difference. JMO..

Agreed!
 
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I too like the concept, just not convinced if it is really needed is all.
 
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I too like the concept, just not convinced if it is really needed is all.
Oh, you did write something! I was too busy watching your avatar run down the road
 
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It may not make a difference but its such a nice sight to see clean oil when you go to check it.
 
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I have never used that system on any of my bikes and none have been worse for wear no matter how many miles I have logged on them. I can think of a laundry list of items I could spend that money one but again, this is one man's opinion....
 
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