What brand of fluids is the best?
“Best” is a very subjective term. One will want decent performance at a reasonable price. As such, recommending a certain motor oil brand or transmission fluid will not be done. This is a very heated and opinionated discussion about which brand is better. However, it is suggested that you find an August and October 2000 issue of Motorcycle Consumer News. They have 2 articles about motor oils. They have run true scientific tests and do not appear to be biased towards a brand. The articles also offer lots of interesting tidbits about motor oils. The information is biased towards motorcycles however. Do not let that stop you, motorcycles are beginning to demand lubricants similar to automobile engines. This is in part due to the increasing use of 4 stroke engines in motorcycles. Use this information to help you decide what is “bang for the buck” for you. In a way, go with your gut feeling. There is 1 thing that I will down right, flat out tell you NOT to use. DO NOT use Slick-50! What the
