Re: Hot synthetic oil in dr.sportster's Ducati..r

Posted by dr.sportster on November 24, 2006 at 06:43:05 from (67.72.98.83):

In Reply to: Hot synthetic oil in dr.sportster's Ducati..revis posted by B-maniac on November 24, 2006 at 06:13:53:

B Maniac,No apology needed.I am cheap which is the main basis for my dislike of the synthetics.It was my experience that heat went up[alot]however we werent really arguing or anything.I think you have nailed the problem also.The Mobil one in question was designed,Im pretty sure for Harleys,hence the V-Twin packaging. Harleys use a dry sump tank.The Ducati is a wet sump motor.Oil stays in the crankcase the whole time.I think my experience was correct because I went on an Elks charity poker run about 2oo miles which turned into stop and go traffic at the end of the run.Temp gauge 3/4 reading.Next changed to the synthetic and went on Police cancer benifit poker run which also turned into stop and go traffic.It was at that time with the fresh Mobil that temp gauge was pinned.I actually shut the motor off on hills.The following year Ducati of the same model is water cooled.The Dealer also recommends Ammsoil synthetic.The real oil called for by manual is Agip[not readily available in the USA].I usually do what the manufacturer of a vehicle recommends as far as oil.I also dont use any additives unless called for by the vehicle maker.I figure let the guys who went to engineering college make the call.They have the testing and money to check out the best way to lube their own product.Some of the most argumentitive discussions here were about oil,and ours was a pretty freindly one in comparision to the past.Have a great weekend and thanks for the further consideration of why this happened to my bike.

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• Re: Hot synthetic oil in dr.sportster's Ducati..r Wardner 20:02:08 11/24/06 (0)

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