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Old 05-19-2009, 06:49 AM   #16
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Oil Capacity?

From what I have read, isn't the Mobil 1 V-Twin meant for air cooled V-Twins? The Nomad calls for 10w-40 under most conditions. I did try the Rotella 5w-40 though. So far so good.


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Rich: Why did you change to that specific Mobil oil vs V-twin oil??
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