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Old 09-09-2012, 07:46 PM
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Is this the right Rotella, assuming I wanted (which I do) to stick with gen-u-ine dinosaur oil?
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Wally world had too many choices, and I keep forgetting to write down what you guys recommend. D'oh!
 
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Old 09-09-2012, 08:01 PM
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Hey:

Yes, that will work.

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Yep also available in 5 GAL buckets at TSC

I actually use bulk TSC generic for all vehicles sometimes
 
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Yep thats it, I use the Syn. of that
 
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It'll work, but I go syn (blue bottle) as well.
 
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Old 09-09-2012, 10:00 PM
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Thanks for the info, gentlemen.

As far as I know, this '90 (with 18,000 miles) has had conventional oil used to this point. I've always understood that switching to synthetic on an older engine could cause problems; is that an old wive's tale, or a genuine concern?
 
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^ That may have been a concern in days of yesteryear.

The Rotella-T6 syn that I find is only available in 5w-40 and I wouldn't run it in these bikes.
 
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Originally Posted by TimBucTwo
The Rotella-T6 syn that I find is only available in 5w-40 and I wouldn't run it in these bikes.
Why is that TBT? I've seen other threads on this forum where it's been highly recommended/regarded. Just curious?
 
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I wouldn't run 5 weight in any bike let alone and older one with looser tolerances.
 
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Old 09-10-2012, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by TimBucTwo
I wouldn't run 5 weight in any bike let alone and older one with looser tolerances.

Wait, did you just call my bike 'loose'? I mean, I'll admit she's been around, but 'loose'?

 
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