I am new tho this board and I have found it interesting reading. I have also found that there is so much information out there on oil recommendations that it is unnecessarily confusing. I have a simple question:
I own a 2000 Harley Davidson Twin Cam (40,000+ miles) and my objective is to find an oil that I can use in all three "fills".
Crankcase
Primary Drive
Transmission
I have traditionally used Harley brand Non-Synthetic for the crankcase and different Harley oils for the Primary and Transmission. While all has been OK to date I realize there are far better oils out there. I read that some use synthetic and some do not. My objective is to use only one oil brand and weight for all three applications and to get as many miles as possible between oil changes. With these two objectives I believe I am definitely looking at a synthetic but which one?
I am considering:
Rotella (but do they make one that can be used in all three fills?)
Lucas Oil
AmsOil
Any others?
I will leave this week for a 2500 mile trip and I am looking to change my oil before I go. I'm not in to high performance riding nor high performance engine work. Most of my highway miles are cruising about 80-85 mph and I usually do back roads at 55-60. Of course all feedback is welcome but I ask you please not to get too scientific. I will be glad to research the oils you recommend and make a decision, I'm just looking to better understand the possibilities that are out there and to hear your experiences.
Thanks
Sean
I own a 2000 Harley Davidson Twin Cam (40,000+ miles) and my objective is to find an oil that I can use in all three "fills".
Crankcase
Primary Drive
Transmission
I have traditionally used Harley brand Non-Synthetic for the crankcase and different Harley oils for the Primary and Transmission. While all has been OK to date I realize there are far better oils out there. I read that some use synthetic and some do not. My objective is to use only one oil brand and weight for all three applications and to get as many miles as possible between oil changes. With these two objectives I believe I am definitely looking at a synthetic but which one?
I am considering:
Rotella (but do they make one that can be used in all three fills?)
Lucas Oil
AmsOil
Any others?
I will leave this week for a 2500 mile trip and I am looking to change my oil before I go. I'm not in to high performance riding nor high performance engine work. Most of my highway miles are cruising about 80-85 mph and I usually do back roads at 55-60. Of course all feedback is welcome but I ask you please not to get too scientific. I will be glad to research the oils you recommend and make a decision, I'm just looking to better understand the possibilities that are out there and to hear your experiences.
Thanks
Sean