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did they fail visual inspection at 100k miles as required per the tech manual which required the replacement?

u want the highest wet boiling point which extends changeout interval. presently I use DOT 4 LV which has a high WBP and provides much better brake feel in a wider range of ambient temps. buy brake fluid that is in metal cans since brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air in plastic bottles...

How to select a good gear oil based on VI index. https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/28956/lubricant-viscosity-index High or Low Viscosity Index needed? If conditions are not constant (variable loads, variable speeds, variable ambient temperatures, etc.), then there is a need...

That's right, communist EPA wackos know nothing about science only emotions. just google the dangers of ethanol. E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) produces higher amounts of a group of chemicals known as aldehydes than gasoline when burned. In addition to likely being carcinogens, aldehydes are...

Originally Posted By: benjy redline an E$S$T$E$R$ based oil will cost more $$$ esters are the only lubricants that live in jet engines, i was considering 15-50 for my air cooled 1200 sportster and was wondering if it cranked any better than other REAL synthetic 20-50 oils in cooler weather like...

Originally Posted By: sunruh once again the stoners show how stoned they are!!! where is the comment that iron was the 2nd lowest? yet 50% more you could ask 100 drunk monkeys for a report and get something just as logical. what OA lab do u feel is good to use? do u have a list from best to...

since so many in the motorcycle world are terrified of moly in their m/c oil, did u notice any clutch slippage? from reading SAE paper 961217 500ppm of moly at operating temps can cause some starter clutches to slip and 700ppm was a major problem. they stated there was no main clutch slippage at...

Amsoil 10w30/30HD Diesel Oil is my favorite. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...493#Post1984493

race track item, not for the street, like K&N air filters http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...195#Post1429195

Originally Posted By: Bottom_Feeder I'm not understanding why PureONE filters are being recommended in the same sentence with filters that are designed specifically for long OCIs like the Mobil M1, Bosch Distance Plus, Fram Xtended Guard, and Royal Purple. PureONEs are designed to be a high-end...

amsoil 10w30/30HD oil https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/amsoil-10w30-30-hd-4258-miles-one-yr-service.137495/

over 460 views and only 6 comments, and none from the amsoil dealers. what gives?

9.30-12.49 per the charts. Amsoil list 10.5 a previous post of a VOA was 9.9 so it looks like this oil didn't shear at all at 9.89 during this 1yr time frame. always had at least 5 minute warmup in winter and due to all the snow this past winter the bike sat not running for about 1 1/2 months...

MAKE/MODEL: Honda Valkyrie GL 1500 6-cyl FUEL TYPE: ADDITIONAL INFO: OEM Air Filter OIL TYPE & GRADE: Amsoil 10w30/30HD Diesel Oil OIL USE INTERVAL: 08/12/09 to 08/06/10 Temps 25F to 100F in that time. Pure1 oil filter PL14459 BLACKSTONE COMMENTS: Universal averages show typical wear metals...

I use Amsoil 10w30 diesel oil. The trans gears are cut so there is low to zero shear of the oil. Gears in a differential are cut whereas the oil will shear and the requirement for heavy wt oil. manual trans in cars and trucks have been spec'd for auto trans oil and 10w30 semi-syn motor oil for...