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Subject:Re: 20/50 full syntetic motorcycle oil
From:Chris S
Date:Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:29:30 -0400

Motorcycle oils are designed for wet clutch operation unless otherwise stated. Check the label. 

You can run Mobil 1 15w50.  I buy mine at Wall-Markt. 

Chris

> Wiadomość napisana przez S DaRoota <sdaroota@GMAIL.COM> w dniu 12.03.2018, o godz. 17:24:
> 
> I hope it wasn't for a Wet Clutch (motor cycle oil)
> 
> Also FYI, if you have an old setup, it may CLEAN your seals/seams out from
> any gunk, and cause your seals to leak oil if they are old.  A rebuild can
> handle synthetic, but a old engine with old seals will leak 90% of the time.
> 
> I prefer Lucas Magnum  ( Lucas SAE 15W-40 Magnum High TBN CI-4 Oil)  as it
> has the right ZINC additives as well to reduce wear.  This oil is
> advertised as a Diesel oil which makes no difference really.
> 
>> On Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 9:38 PM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I bought this oil because the burning temp. is much higher than ordinary
>> oil, because my van is an air-cooled one.
>> Any thought on this by anyone?
>> Zoltan
>>

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