How much oil will it hold?
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I may be razzed over this but I am very **** about changing my oil. I pull the spark plug wires and hit the start button, allow the drips to come out and repeat several times. Just like to make sure I get out all I can short of going to that kit I can't think of right now that is supposed to completely evacuate your engine.
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I may be razzed over this but I am very **** about changing my oil. I pull the spark plug wires and hit the start button, allow the drips to come out and repeat several times. Just like to make sure I get out all I can short of going to that kit I can't think of right now that is supposed to completely evacuate your engine.
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I do not know how many on the forum do this, but when I change the oil, I use the scavenger oil change method.
I get about 28oz of dirty oil from the sump that would otherwise remain, and I put in 3 1/2 quarts of fresh oil with the new filter.
I used this on my '07 FLSTF and now on my '11 FLH. My Indy noted how clean the oil was after I had done an oil change and put 1,500 miles on my FLSTF, when I brought it in for him to do a 103 build on it.
I get about 28oz of dirty oil from the sump that would otherwise remain, and I put in 3 1/2 quarts of fresh oil with the new filter.
I used this on my '07 FLSTF and now on my '11 FLH. My Indy noted how clean the oil was after I had done an oil change and put 1,500 miles on my FLSTF, when I brought it in for him to do a 103 build on it.
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that 28oz is a mix of old oil and new oil. i don't use the scavenger, but when i change my oil, i add 3-1/2 qts of fresh oil with the filter. that puts the oil level right in the middle of the hash marks so i don't get blowby. if i still had 28oz left in the sump, after adding 3-1/2 qts, that would bring the capacity up to 140oz, more than 1/2 qt more than the spec says is max.
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Sorry OP and do not mean to hijack the thread but my TC88 is going to an S&S 97 and they (S&S) are very finicky about the break in. My Indy just told me he doesn't use the Scavenger and I trust him completely. Going forward when doing my own oil changes I will continue to do what I have always done.
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all fluid levels are based on visual checks- use the dipstick.
2.) spinning the motor with the plugs pulled works---BUT make sure the plugs are grounded to the motor or you can harm the ignition system...use big alligator clips or even jumper cables to connect the plug body to the motor
some will also pull the fuse for the fuel pump, I don;t bother
mike
2.) spinning the motor with the plugs pulled works---BUT make sure the plugs are grounded to the motor or you can harm the ignition system...use big alligator clips or even jumper cables to connect the plug body to the motor
some will also pull the fuse for the fuel pump, I don;t bother
mike