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    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

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    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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    welcome! +1 on what stew said

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    Welcome and Stew knows his stuff!

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    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

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    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.

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

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    royal purple (synthetic)

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    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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    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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    should be written on your oil cap

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    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.

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    Congrats, welcome, and Mobile1.

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