Can someone explain to me what's better about synthetic oil vs dino oil? I know in caras it allows for longer intervals between changes. Is there a noticable difference in how the engine runs, or is it just better protected?

Thanks for any comments (good bad or indifferent :tour )

:roflblack Here we go again :roflblack

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Can someone explain to me what's better about synthetic oil vs dino oil?
This is a topic that comes up on a regular basis and lately has almost been done to death. :laugh

I just typed "synthetic oil" into the XL Forum search engine and came up with pages of stuff.
If ya have a read through the 100's of posts I'm sure you'll find some answers matey. :)

Can someone explain to me what's better about synthetic oil vs dino oil? I know in caras it allows for longer intervals between changes. Is there a noticable difference in how the engine runs, or is it just better protected?

Thanks for any comments (good bad or indifferent :tour )


What is a caras?

Hey..we ALL have typos. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure the referral is to "cars".

What is a caras?
Says in your "Additional Information" in your user profile..

"Interests: Guitars, Shooin' and riding"

..umm..what's shooin' ?

:)

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Quick and simple: I use syn 'cause it stands up to heat better and less wear. I change @ 2,000 mile intervals -- Amsoil 20W50... 'nuff said... :)

I'm taking bets that this thread will reach 100 posts.....

Any takers? ;) :D

Figure this is as good a time as any to post this question..
Was getting ready to change the oil in my '03 XL1200S with Redline 20w50 that I found at the local Cycle Gear store until I ran across this on their website. My bike runs consistently 175-180 degrees in the oil tank. Any thoughts?
"Not recommended for street use in production engines that see sustained oil temperatures below 225°F (those engines should use Red Line 10W-30 or 10W-40)."

http://www.moker.us/mokerz/beating-a-dead-horse.gif:)
Here we go again
Doesn't stevo have a "read this first" thread about this? It's gettin' pretty old.

I'm taking bets that this thread will reach 100 posts.....
Any takers? ;) :D
Yer on fer a root beer! :laugh

This is a topic that comes up on a regular basis and lately has almost been done to death. :laugh
I just typed "synthetic oil" into the XL Forum search engine and came up with pages of stuff.
If ya have a read through the 100's of posts I'm sure you'll find some answers matey. :)




Just follow the above instructions and you will find TONS of info regarding your question.

Well you all...I just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful advise. I especiallty liked the dead horse graphic. Sorry I asked...

Well you all...I just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful advise. I especiallty liked the dead horse graphic. Sorry I asked...
Don't take it personally Dude, it's was just a friendly reminder that there is a search function on this (and pretty much any) site and it's a common courtesy to use it. Certainly if there's a specific question you have and it hasn't been addressed already anyone here with the knowledge to answer you will.

You guys need to watch it. There's a root beer at stake ya know... :laugh

I thought the dead horse graphic was appropriate and darn funny too. :roflblack

Sorry Will. I guess I'll post so Red Rider will win :laugh

That root beer looks to be in danger, Will... ;) :D