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Title: Another Oil Question
Post by: no-rain on November 21, 2004, 01:03:59 AM

I am trying to get prepared for my new FLSTFSE and I have been going back and forth between using Red Line and AMSOIL in the engine. A concern I have is that I am not sure the 103 engine runs hot enough for the Red Line 20W50 because they state on their website that it is

Title: Re: Another Oil Question
Post by: mfgreen on November 21, 2004, 01:52:11 AM

Easy enough rainman.  Get yourself an oil temp guage to replace the filler tube/dipstick or another oiltemp guage with the sensor mounted and change the viscosity with the oil change depending upon the readings and the weather you are riding in.
Mike

Title: Re: Another Oil Question
Post by: Johnny on November 21, 2004, 02:10:28 AM

Rainman - I dont know what type of Red Line oil you are looking at but they make a specific motor oil for V twin engines, specificlly harley's.  Your dealer should carry or be able to acquire for you.  

Title: Re: Another Oil Question
Post by: no-rain on November 21, 2004, 01:50:38 PM

MFG

Title: Re: Another Oil Question
Post by: mfgreen on November 21, 2004, 02:03:32 PM

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MFG