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<blockquote data-quote="n2ppn" data-source="post: 74379" data-attributes="member: 2016"><p>I had done some research a while back on using motor oils in a multi-use environment like our GL's where it is used both for engine lubrication AND transmission lubrication... the research I did lead me to determine that the Mobil V-Twin in 20W-50 weight out performed most other oils in the tests that were conducted for the parameters I decided useful to MY set of specifications... </p><p></p><p>Have I used "no-name_ conventional oils in my equipment/vehicles... yes I have, do I want to prematurely tear down my GL for what could be later determined as a failure of proper lubrication or premature wear of internal parts/mechanisms, NO I DO NOT... </p><p></p><p>I decided to err on the side of caution and use what I researched to be the best available lubricant for MY needs... If it costs me more, then I just factor that into what will be spent on repairs and replacement parts down the road.... might it all be a wash??... Who is to know...</p><p></p><p>I try to buy things on sale and with discounts when ever possible, I was just passing along reduced price info the I had found to anyone who might also use the oil that I have chosen to use in MY wing...</p><p></p><p>Not wanting to get into a "pissing" contest on who's oil is better, cheaper, the same, or why... It was just a FYI "this stuff is on sale"... posting</p><p></p><p></p><p>Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="n2ppn, post: 74379, member: 2016"] I had done some research a while back on using motor oils in a multi-use environment like our GL's where it is used both for engine lubrication AND transmission lubrication... the research I did lead me to determine that the Mobil V-Twin in 20W-50 weight out performed most other oils in the tests that were conducted for the parameters I decided useful to MY set of specifications... Have I used "no-name_ conventional oils in my equipment/vehicles... yes I have, do I want to prematurely tear down my GL for what could be later determined as a failure of proper lubrication or premature wear of internal parts/mechanisms, NO I DO NOT... I decided to err on the side of caution and use what I researched to be the best available lubricant for MY needs... If it costs me more, then I just factor that into what will be spent on repairs and replacement parts down the road.... might it all be a wash??... Who is to know... I try to buy things on sale and with discounts when ever possible, I was just passing along reduced price info the I had found to anyone who might also use the oil that I have chosen to use in MY wing... Not wanting to get into a "pissing" contest on who's oil is better, cheaper, the same, or why... It was just a FYI "this stuff is on sale"... posting Rich [/QUOTE]
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