I'm sure this subject has been discussed here before but I'm relatively new and I would like some sound reasons for and against running synthetic oil in my Panhead after the break in.
I've had some old timers tell me to never, under any circumstance, run synthetic oil. I have yet to hear a good mechanical reason. It seems to me that running an oil that resists thermal break-down would be good for an air cooled engine.
Fortunately it doesn't use enough oil, a few spots here and there, for the extra cost to be a factor. It's all stock, runs good and it just went through 1000 miles.
Also, if I'm going to convert to synthetic, when?
I'm using 60wt for the break in, should I use 20/60 after the break in?
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Perry
I've had some old timers tell me to never, under any circumstance, run synthetic oil. I have yet to hear a good mechanical reason. It seems to me that running an oil that resists thermal break-down would be good for an air cooled engine.
Fortunately it doesn't use enough oil, a few spots here and there, for the extra cost to be a factor. It's all stock, runs good and it just went through 1000 miles.
Also, if I'm going to convert to synthetic, when?
I'm using 60wt for the break in, should I use 20/60 after the break in?
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Perry
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