If you live in an area that has really cold winter temperatures.
If you live in an area that has really high summer temperatures.
Synthetic oils do not accumulate moisture and impurities like this.
Short trips do not allow your oil to heat enough to burn the moisture and impurities that can accumulate in it.
If you make short trips only in your vehicle.
Synthetic oil can withstand higher temperatures and it flows better in cold temperatures than conventional oil. Synthetic oil resists viscosity breakdown so it lasts longer and does not need to be changed as often. Synthetic oils cost more than conventional oils. Manufacturers will always recommend that you use a particular weight of oil in your engine. When you first crank your engine the oil is thicker than it will be after your engine heats up after use. Viscosity or thickness of oil is affected by the heat. The weight of the oil indicates the thickness of the oil. 50 weight oil has a viscosity of 16.3 to 21.8 at the same temperature. 40 weight oil has a viscosity of 12.5 to 16.2 at the same temperature. For instance: 30 weight oil has a viscosity of 9.3 to 12.4 at a temperature of 212 0F. The weight of the oil is determined by the viscosity of the oil at specific temperatures and under specific conditions. Consider the following things about the oil you are buying and then you can read the labels on your oil choices and determine which one will provide you with the best service. Recommended for all V-twin and other motorcycle engines requiring an API CD, JASO MA, SG-CG or SH-CD oil.There are a lot of factors to consider when you are buying oil. Superior 12+ TBN synthetic formulation provides long service life and maximum protection against engine wear. Runs cooler-reduces crankcase temperature. Synthetic motor oils are also used in many production and racing cars that have sophisticated roller follower technology and they have absolutely no problems whatsoever with roller bearings not turning.ĪMSOIL synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what they need: superior wear protection for high-stress motorcycle engines and transmissions and clutches that stay clean and deposit-free. The tractive coefficient, which is the measure of the case with which a lubricant facilitates sliding, is essentially the same for both petroleum oils and synthetics. Synthetic motor oils are no more "slippery" than petroleum motor oils. The fact that Harley now markets their own brand or synthetic oil (SYN3) contradicts their own false rumors. The person telling you that is not a tribologist (lubrication engineer) and knows absolutely nothing about the science of lubrication. That myth is scientifically and chemically untrue. Please Beware: many Harley Davidson dealership technicians are telling customers that synthetic motor oil is "too slippery" and can cause flat spots on roller bearings because the bearings won’t turn. In respect to Harley Davidson petroleum oil, Harley Davidson maintains that you use their "Genuine" Motor Oil, yet Harley-Davidson doesn’t make their own motor oil, which is manufactured by Sunoco.ĪMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what they need: Superior wear protection for high-stress motorcycle engines and transmissions that stay clean and deposit-free. Older Shovelheads, Panheads and Flatheads the recommendation is to use AMSOIL SAE 60 Synthetic oil for optimum performance and protection. While you may certainly use the AMSOIL 20W-50 motorcycle oil as a replacement for the Harley Davidson Syn3 in all three areas, AMSOIL’s alternative recommendation is for using their 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil for the engine crankcase, Severe Gear 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube for the transmission and the 10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil for the primary chaincase.įor Sportster 883cc and 1200cc motorcycles, the AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for both the engine and transmission. Harley Davidson recommends using their new 20W-50 Syn3 in the engine, transmission and primary chaincase. This data indicates that the Harley Davidson SYN3 oil leaves a wear scar 79% higher than the AMSOIL motorcycle oil. In the more severe 4-Ball Parameter 3 test (shown above) the Harley DavidsonScreamin Eagle Syn3 left a wear scar of 0.70 mm while the AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil left a wear scar of only 0.39 mm. In the original 4-Ball Parameter 1 test the Harley Davidson "Genuine" motorcycle oil left a wear scar of 0.40 mm while the AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil left a wear scar of only 0.35 mm. The latest test results comparing the new Harley Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Syn3 to AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil are in. The most notable differences between the two products are in the 4-ball Parameter 3 wear test. In Industry Standard Four-Ball Wear Testing, Harley Davidson’s Own "Genuine" Motor Oil Produces the Highest Wear Scar vs.