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Old 05-05-2008, 10:45 PM
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Default What Fluids Are You Using?
What fluids are being used for the LBZ?

Synthetic-Non synthetic-brand.
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 11:48 PM
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Full synthetic very soon
 
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:37 AM
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I use Rotella every 5k for the engine. I have used it in all my diesels for years and have had no problems. LBZ is all stock though if that has any bearing on it.
 
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:44 PM
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Delo 400 dino
Its a great oil and cheaper too. Have used it for year in heavy equipment and always looks good on UOA.

M1 syn in everything else.
 
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Old 05-29-2008, 09:01 PM
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I use Rotella every 5k for the engine. I have used it in all my diesels for years and have had no problems. LBZ is all stock though if that has any bearing on it.
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Old 07-28-2008, 02:30 PM
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amzoil syn
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 02:57 PM
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Amsoil synthetic. With 25K oil changes its far more economical than dino oil and provides better protection.
 
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Old 09-05-2008, 05:00 PM
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Shell Rotella.
 
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Old 09-05-2008, 05:19 PM
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5-40 low ash Amsoil-engine. Amsoil -tranny
 
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Old 09-15-2008, 02:11 AM
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I am running rotella right now but I will switch to amsoil one of these days....the bike has all royal purple fluids in it right now
 
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