Hi guys, I have two v-twin bikes, one is a harley and the other is a 90 degree suzuki (water cooled)
The HD, of course, calls for 20w50, but since the Suzuki is water cooled its manual proscribes 5 or 10w30 (need to double check).
At any rate, the radiator fan is a little warped on the suzuki causing it to work sometimes and not others (doesnt come on that often anyway except in traffic)
That being said, i've began using rotella 15w40 in each of the bikes because i like the way it works.
I have used amsoil in the suzuki in the past and didnt like the way it wouldnt hold a steady temp on the gauge, it would always be in flux about 10-15 degrees. heat up then go down heat back up then go down.
When i got to the last quart of amsoil i realized i had enough to do a Half Amsoil half rotella oil change and really liked the results of mixing the two together.
Does anyone else do this? Mix top shelf with another good, yet cheaper oil?
Am I treating the vehicles right by doing this? Just curious about opinions
The HD, of course, calls for 20w50, but since the Suzuki is water cooled its manual proscribes 5 or 10w30 (need to double check).
At any rate, the radiator fan is a little warped on the suzuki causing it to work sometimes and not others (doesnt come on that often anyway except in traffic)
That being said, i've began using rotella 15w40 in each of the bikes because i like the way it works.
I have used amsoil in the suzuki in the past and didnt like the way it wouldnt hold a steady temp on the gauge, it would always be in flux about 10-15 degrees. heat up then go down heat back up then go down.
When i got to the last quart of amsoil i realized i had enough to do a Half Amsoil half rotella oil change and really liked the results of mixing the two together.
Does anyone else do this? Mix top shelf with another good, yet cheaper oil?
Am I treating the vehicles right by doing this? Just curious about opinions