What engine oil do you use?
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Historically, folks indicated that synthetics caused leaks in their vehicles. I do not believe this is true anymore, if ever (I changed my 1966 Corvair to synthetic. Based on legend how could I tell if synthetics caused leaks?). Go ahead and make the switch if you want to run synthetic.
Steve
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In talking about the poll thing and stickying it, was an idea from a harley forum I go to. Its pretty neat seeing what percentage of people prefer a certain brand or weight (and why). I know some go with what they always used, what their father used, what they can afford or what someone else told them was good.
I'm sure racing plays an important part in choosing a name on the side of the bottle and patriotism (what country its made in). There are "laboratory" tests that say some are better than others (i can't throw the results at you). Mostly from experience a lot of bikers will tell you using amsoil will keep your bike up to 20 degrees cooler (but then we're talking about an air cooled engine).
Maybe some people think they're all the same, and perhaps a lot of oils are, but a lot of people feel nothing but the best for what they drive or ride. If you can extend the life of your engine why not upgrade to a better oil?
I'm sure racing plays an important part in choosing a name on the side of the bottle and patriotism (what country its made in). There are "laboratory" tests that say some are better than others (i can't throw the results at you). Mostly from experience a lot of bikers will tell you using amsoil will keep your bike up to 20 degrees cooler (but then we're talking about an air cooled engine).
Maybe some people think they're all the same, and perhaps a lot of oils are, but a lot of people feel nothing but the best for what they drive or ride. If you can extend the life of your engine why not upgrade to a better oil?
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The Corvair is a poster child for using synthetic oil because it is air cooled and runs high head and oil temperatures. On the other hand, periodic cooling system maintenance is quite simple.
Steve
