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Re: Best oil or additive for high milage engine
« on: Feb 12, 2012, 11:34:33 AM »
Your logic is flawed rocksurfer.  Don't run synthetic if you weren't before?  At what point do you begin using synthetic since you have to start with dyno initially for breakin?  I didn't begin running synthetic in my last engine until it was well over 300,000 miles and had led a very hard life, and I saw no downsides and only advantages.  I run redline but have a very sound reason for doing so, one which many will likely not agree with.

I personally (and this is merely my opinion) view oil additives the same as I view octane booster.  Just buy the right stuff to begin with and quit messing around. 

Matt, delo doesn't have some of the same properties as regular oil, right?  I know you can get away with running diesel specific oils in bikes with wet clutches cause it is missing something that'll cause a wet clutch to slip if using non-motorcycle oil.

To the op, bottom line, you're asking a question on a forum and will find many different theories and opinions.  Some people do a quick read or get their info elsewhere and will believe it's the gospel.  I'd strongly suggest doing some off-bb research and go with that, or just look at the vast options available in the store and buy whichever one looks to suit your needs best  :thumbs:
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