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Originally Posted by lb2910
hey dave.. any chance I did something bad to the motor by going 3 oil changes using the thinner 10w40? I literally just finished putting some fresh new syn 20w50 and filter on the bike. Taking the hog to Maine this weekend so i want it to run well. Only recently did the temps start getting in the 80's, but i was wondering if running that thinner stuff might have been bad. thoughts??
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Nah.....you'll be OK. The temps have been low and although the 10w40 is thinner, in our engines, it still protects the engine. You'll be OK.
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