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bottlerocket

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Would you run full synthetic oil
« on: July 23, 2009, 09:27:37 PM »
Do you think it is worth the extra money to run synthetic?  I am thinking of running it?  Just thought I would ask. 

Also I was told if I did it might take away some power.  Please give any thoughts
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2009, 04:23:48 AM »
You can, but it has to be designed for wet clutches, otherwise you'll ruin the wet clutch shoes.  Only Suzuki, Yamaha, and Cat have to be concerned about it.
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2009, 06:16:37 AM »
I run synthetic in my motor and diff's
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 09:26:39 PM »
i find it hard to beleive you would loose power by running it, i run full synthetic in everything.
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2009, 08:09:44 AM »
They say you are supposed to actually gain power because of less friction, its probaly not much but i run full syntetic its what my machines run from the factory.
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2009, 11:39:48 AM »
I run Klotz MX4 (full synthetic) in all my machines. 15w50 in the red DS and Outlander, and 10w30 in my drag DS.
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2009, 12:56:50 PM »
I'm running Castrol Syntec 10/40 in my 08 650 and have no problems as of yet
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2009, 07:39:16 PM »
Cool I will try it. 
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2009, 07:44:29 PM »
it's a little on the expensive side but you should find it at most auto parts stores
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Re: Would you run full synthetic oil
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