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Old 08-05-2008 | 11:36 AM
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I hear that Mobil 1 V-twin is the best oil to use for marine use... the trouble is I'm in the Bahamas and can't find it! We have Mobil 1 full sysnthitic locally. Is this the same as V-Twin , or will it say V-Twin on the bottle??
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Old 08-05-2008 | 12:15 PM
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Its not the same. The V twin was primarily designed for motorcycles. I run the regular Mobil 1 in my engines. It is a very good oil.
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Old 08-05-2008 | 01:08 PM
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Thanks Griff.
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Old 08-05-2008 | 01:09 PM
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Vtwin has the good additives that they don't put in reg automotive oil.
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Old 08-05-2008 | 01:35 PM
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i use v-twin in my 850sc's over 150hrs no problems!!!, i had an oil pan leak at 100hrs and when i had the oil pan off the engine still looked as new.
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Old 08-05-2008 | 01:46 PM
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I use Mobil1 15W-50 in my engines. Can you find that in the Bahamas?

Out of curiosity, where are you in the Bahamas?
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Old 08-05-2008 | 01:49 PM
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boo Hoo Im stuck in the Bahamas and I can't find oil WAAAHHHHH!

Just fkn with ya
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Old 08-05-2008 | 02:30 PM
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V-twin has a much higher zinc content than regular M1.



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Old 08-05-2008 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Austin
the trouble is I'm in the Bahamas and can't find it!
Just order a few cases online and you're set.
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Old 08-05-2008 | 03:01 PM
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Valvoline racing in the silver bottle has the same additives.

It is not for on- road use due to emissions. See if they have that over there. Good stuff.
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