| Author | Message | ||
     Electraglider_1997 |
I was at Walmart and checked on the oil situation there. Mobil 1 extended life syn 15W50 is back on their shelves in 5 quart plastic bottles at just under $28.00. Just a couple of years ago I was getting the 15W50 on sale at 13 bucks for the 5 quart bottle. Maybe with the price of oil going down they won't be able to justify the high price. I know, it's low compared to Mobil 1 V-twin BUT it's still high to me. We are not talking about a motorcycle part that lasts like a handlebar, we're talking about oil that get's thrown out every 1000 to 2000 miles. To me the V-twin syn is just overpriced marketing hype labeled for those that buy name brand instead of generic at their drug store. (Message edited by electraglider_1997 on September 08, 2006) | ||
| Roadrailer |
Why would you change your oil that often? That sounds like a waste regardless of how cheap the oil is. | ||
| Teeps |
Because he can...? I'm using Valvoline VR1 racing 50wt. <$4 a quart at PepBoys. I will change the oil in my Uly at 2000 miles +/- a hundred. An oil change is still cheaper than an engine failure. | ||
| Jeffs900s |
I do mine at 2,500 miles just because it neatly splits the Buell recommended 5,000 mile services, and I think that 5,000 is longer than I want to go between changes. Just MHO, not backed by oil analysis or anything. Glad to hear that Wally is going to have the 15W50 again. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I normally change anywhere from 1500 to 3000 miles depending on the use. If I were on a long trip I would probably wait to the high side unless it was a lot of gravel roads. | ||
| Debueller |
Does sprawlmart carry Mobil 1 V-twin? If so, anyone know how much? The H/D stealer just raised the price for Syn 3 to $9.99! a quart. Thinking about switching. | ||
| Sleez |
i special ordered a case from a local oil supplier, something like 6.00 a bottle. you should be able to find a local oil/fuel supplier who typically caters to the heavy truck market who will be willing to special order it for you. | ||
| Sleez |
just found snider petroleum in seattle area carries Mobil1 Vtwin at 8.25/qt and Yankovich in paramount CA carries it for 8.61/qt (Message edited by sleez on September 08, 2006) | ||
| Debueller |
$8.25 a quart! that's good. I'll look them up. Thanks Sleez. | ||
| Xbimmer |
Autozone's website lists the M1 V-Twin 20-50 @ $7.99/qt. I believe that's what I paid a couple weeks ago for a case. A buck cheaper than Syn3 and if it's true the dealers are upping it another dollar then I'll never go back... |
