There's no waiting period. Some bikes and cars come with syn oils from the factory.PitBull said:Local dealer said the tech's recommend waiting until the 5K service to change everything over to synthetic. What should I do, wait until 5K or tell them to go with synthetic at the 1K mile service???
What he said. I believe the Screaming Eagle bikes from H-D come with synthetics. And they have no miles on them.trooper113 said:There's no waiting period. Some bikes and cars come with syn oils from the factory.
Glad the guys didn't :flames: you. There's a bit of a pet peeve around the syn/dino question in the VTF. But looks like you received some good advice thus far. Enjoy!PitBull said:Local dealer said the tech's recommend waiting until the 5K service to change everything over to synthetic. What should I do, wait until 5K or tell them to go with synthetic at the 1K mile service???
He said retards. Ha ha. Ha ha.Giles said:Go for synthetic. It doesn't lubricate any better (to start with), but it does withstand higher temperatures better and so retards molecular breakdown when things really get hot in the summer months.
hey I don't want to get into an argument about oil.fish-head said:He said retards. Ha ha. Ha ha.
Giles said:Go for synthetic. It doesn't lubricate any better (to start with), but it does withstand higher temperatures better and so retards molecular breakdown when things really get hot in the summer months.
Mike;Mike H. said:I would never leave anything in an engine for 5,000 miles. I went synthetic at 600 'cause it was getting dirty, and then I started pushing it. I have noticed that synthetic lubricants last longer, but get too dirty for my tastes before they actually wear out. 1500 miles max.
Excellent post Red!Red02FXST said:Mike;
Oil is doing its job when getting :dirty". The additive package is cleaning the engine and thats what your paying for. Synthetics lubricate better because of the molucule structure that is 'designed' by the manufacurer. Same thing with additive package that cleans the engine and suspends particles for the filter to remove. Appearance is not always the best indicator for changing my friend.
"Just a note. I was a maintenance officer in the Army where we oil analysis on all diesel engines every 30 days. Many engines ran 2 or 3 years and still oil analysis said run the oil and don't change". I use synthetics on everything including a lawnmower. Car I run 1 year and change. The same thing with the Harley. Run it one year then change. The best practice is to stick with manufacture recommendations with the specific oil weights or viscosity ratings and you can't go wrong. Synthectics don't get thick in cold weather either. Try a bottle and put in the freezer at -10F and still pours like its 70F.