The right oil for the cold Harley Evo Sportster Discuss The right oil for the cold in the Harley Sportster & Buell forums; Does anyone know what oil my 1200 should use in the winter months? (i think) 10 40 Diesel oil from the manual but i heard 20-50 was what these engines ...

Does anyone know what oil my 1200 should use in the winter months? (i think) 10 40 Diesel oil from the manual but i heard 20-50 was what these engines use mostly -

Thanks,
John

[Wrightturn]

Hey johns,

How cold ? My winter may not be your winter.

[whylee]

I always use 20-50 mobil 1. I just let the bike warm up longer on colder days.

[street bob]

I agree with Whylee.... just let it warm up a little longer!

[evoKENevo]

Mobil 1..15w50..best AIM rated...cheaper than (bfd) CYCLE lable/rated SYN oils...avail most anywhere...and note the 15wPART for winter (W) use.

[JCourneyaP]

I been running Mobile1 15/50 "Year Round" the last few years. Bikes been running in air temp over 100 degrees and below zero. No known issues.

[Tbone]

If you guys keep this up you're going to convince me to use Mobil 1 15W50 instead of VTwin 20W50.

[evoKENevo]

Nawgh,Tbone...don't listen to us,man...you just keep PAYING only about 50% more and get those really cool labels !!!

[Wrightturn]

Hey Ken,

V Twin is still cheaper than Syn 3. You have to buy Syn 3 from Alibaba and the other 40.

I use 15/50 Mobil 1 in the FLHP and V Twin in the Dyna. Don`t ask me why other than it works.

If you have an Auto Zone near you get the discount card. When you spend $100.00 you get $20.00 free stuff. I spend the $20.00 on V Twin 20/50 convincing myself it was a good deal.

I buy filters from Alibaba when they have a 20% off several times a year.

[evoKENevo]

Yeah,Wright

But 15/50 Mobil 1 is still cheaper (just as good) than their 20/50 V-Twin stuff. I've got a COSTCO card and had been buying it for like $30** per 6 pack...although they seemed to have run out of or discontinued it,when I was there the other day...still cheaper most anywhere...and available most anywhere.

As for filters..I'm big on the K&N at a slightly higher cost than most,for GOOD reason. But,like you say, will grab one from Ali & 40 in a pinch. In fact more than one... if they're on sale...just to make sure I've got SOMETHING on hand.