What oil

Highwayflyer · 11-27-2006, 07:50 PM

I just bought 2003 harley truck with 70000 miles on it,and I am wondering what kind of oil I need to use in it,cant find any info from the previous owner.also does the motor oil lubricate the blower?..and since I am asking all the new owner questions,is there anything I need to check on or keep a eye on since this truck has so many miles on it...I love this truck and I would hate to see anything happen to it..I ll be joining the club soon..Thanks for the help ,anyone else here in Oklahoma city

bgstew6 · 11-27-2006, 08:01 PM

5w20 is what it calls for..

There is oil in the blower...access/fill hole on front of blower for it.

get an oil seperator for it...do a search on oil seperator and you will get all the info that you need to know. If your IC has never been cleaned then probably a good time to do it. Has it ever been modded? Plugs ever changed? when was last time Fuel Filter was changed?

Welcome aboard and ask away.

SCBQQSTN · 11-27-2006, 09:15 PM

welcome! +1 on what stew said

1niceharley · 11-27-2006, 09:21 PM

Welcome and Stew knows his stuff!

Highwayflyer · 11-27-2006, 10:00 PM

what about synthetic or not? I ve seen the oil seperators on e-bay,looks like I need one from the recommendations.I also have a 98 nascar f-150, they look cool parked next to each other,I ve seen some harley trucks around here,so is anyone on the boards from Oklahoma city area??and thanks for the cool welcome

bgstew6 · 11-27-2006, 10:03 PM

5w20 Mobil 1 full synth for me...you will get tons of opinions on what brand but Mobil 1 is used the most.

Oil Seperator...got two vendors here that carry kick azz Oil Seperators. Vince and Dbl G...they may cost a little but will work extremely well.

Dbl G · 11-27-2006, 10:53 PM

Valvoline,,,
http://www.valvoline.com/carcare/art...cid=2&scccid=2

Five0drwHD · 12-12-2006, 04:14 PM

yep what stew said... especially the plugs the get loose and tend to blow out under boost and may strip the head... congrats on the truck

01harleydude · 12-12-2006, 04:22 PM

welcome to the club. post some pics of your rides together.....

87national · 12-23-2006, 04:41 PM

royal purple (synthetic)

Harley08602 · 12-28-2006, 09:09 PM

i've tried mobil1 full syn on my last trans am during the whole time i had it but it really didn't make much of a difference to me than the castrol regular on the trans am prior to that.... long as you change it when you're suposed to doesn't matter just dont get a crappy brand..

steinjr · 12-28-2006, 09:20 PM

I will tell you what not to use... Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic!

My oil changing place talked me into trying it. I had lifter noise every time I started my truck.

I went back to Royal Purple.

jmarvolous · 12-28-2006, 10:27 PM

should be written on your oil cap

RU55ELL · 01-05-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley08602

i've tried mobil1 full syn on my last trans am during the whole time i had it but it really didn't make much of a difference to me than the castrol regular on the trans am prior to that.... long as you change it when you're suposed to doesn't matter just dont get a crappy brand..

What would be considered a crappy brand? I thought about going to Castrol full synthetic.

Dynadave · 01-05-2007, 10:24 PM

Congrats, welcome, and Mobile1.

11-27-2006, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Highwayflyer Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 64 NHTOC member #: 471 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	What oil I just bought 2003 harley truck with 70000 miles on it,and I am wondering what kind of oil I need to use in it,cant find any info from the previous owner.also does the motor oil lubricate the blower?..and since I am asking all the new owner questions,is there anything I need to check on or keep a eye on since this truck has so many miles on it...I love this truck and I would hate to see anything happen to it..I ll be joining the club soon..Thanks for the help ,anyone else here in Oklahoma city

11-27-2006, 10:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Highwayflyer Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 64 NHTOC member #: 471 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	snythetic or not what about synthetic or not? I ve seen the oil seperators on e-bay,looks like I need one from the recommendations.I also have a 98 nascar f-150, they look cool parked next to each other,I ve seen some harley trucks around here,so is anyone on the boards from Oklahoma city area??and thanks for the cool welcome

12-28-2006, 09:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
steinjr I'm sorry... What? Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 2,416 NHTOC member #: 427 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	I will tell you what not to use... Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic! My oil changing place talked me into trying it. I had lifter noise every time I started my truck. I went back to Royal Purple. __________________ Yes officer... I am aware of how fast I was going!

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bgstew6 ResFirma Mitescere Nescit Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 17,816 NHTOC member #: 277 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	5w20 is what it calls for.. There is oil in the blower...access/fill hole on front of blower for it. get an oil seperator for it...do a search on oil seperator and you will get all the info that you need to know. If your IC has never been cleaned then probably a good time to do it. Has it ever been modded? Plugs ever changed? when was last time Fuel Filter was changed? Welcome aboard and ask away.

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SCBQQSTN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: windermere fl Posts: 1,901 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	welcome! +1 on what stew said

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1niceharley "Fuzion" 1986-2007 R.I.P. Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Haslet, Texas Posts: 2,592 NHTOC member #: 430 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome and Stew knows his stuff!

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bgstew6 ResFirma Mitescere Nescit Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 17,816 NHTOC member #: 277 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	5w20 Mobil 1 full synth for me...you will get tons of opinions on what brand but Mobil 1 is used the most. Oil Seperator...got two vendors here that carry kick azz Oil Seperators. Vince and Dbl G...they may cost a little but will work extremely well.

11-27-2006, 10:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dbl G Guest Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Valvoline,,, http://www.valvoline.com/carcare/art...cid=2&scccid=2

12-12-2006, 04:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Five0drwHD Mid West H/D Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Midwest "KC" Posts: 168 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	yep what stew said... especially the plugs the get loose and tend to blow out under boost and may strip the head... congrats on the truck

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01harleydude shenanigans Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 4,857 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	welcome to the club. post some pics of your rides together.....

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87national Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 209 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	royal purple (synthetic)

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Harley08602 EVLLS1.com Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: barnesville, ga Posts: 1,120 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	i've tried mobil1 full syn on my last trans am during the whole time i had it but it really didn't make much of a difference to me than the castrol regular on the trans am prior to that.... long as you change it when you're suposed to doesn't matter just dont get a crappy brand..

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jmarvolous Rumblin Bumblin Stumblin Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,323 NHTOC member #: 578 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	should be written on your oil cap

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Dynadave Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 246 NHTOC member #: 295 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats, welcome, and Mobile1.