Doing Your Own Oil Change While Touring
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I didn't ask, "should I do an oil change..," I asked if the new Rushmore multi-tool toolkit has what I need to perform an oil change. I'm fully aware that there would need to be a catch pan for the oil.
I'm familiar with the properties of synthetic oil. It just wouldn't be that big of a deal to dump the oil and purchase fresh, provided I didn't change the oil filter. Since everyone thinks it's no big deal to go 8K - 10K miles with synthetic oil, surly the old filter & the little oil remaining in the filter would be inconsequential. Now, ,back to my original question. Does anyone know if you can you perform an oil change (minus filter change) on the road using the new Rushmore Multi-Tool toolkit?
I'm familiar with the properties of synthetic oil. It just wouldn't be that big of a deal to dump the oil and purchase fresh, provided I didn't change the oil filter. Since everyone thinks it's no big deal to go 8K - 10K miles with synthetic oil, surly the old filter & the little oil remaining in the filter would be inconsequential. Now, ,back to my original question. Does anyone know if you can you perform an oil change (minus filter change) on the road using the new Rushmore Multi-Tool toolkit?
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skid_pimp (06-21-2016)
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Reminds me of one of the guys who'd "catch the drippings" ( drippings like the Exxon Valdez ) and would put them back in the tank :>)
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Let us know how it it works out for you.
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I was recently faced with a very similar problem - when to change the engine oil and filter on my 2014 twin cooled Harley. I love the bike so I wanted to get it right. I paid to consult with expert V-twin design engineers. In fact, they had been in the business of V-twin engine design for over 100 years. What they told me was to change the oil and filter every 5000 miles if I don't ride in a lot of stop and go traffic. They also said to use 20-50W dino oil.
Do what you want, but if you would like to help me with the fees for the engineering expense I incurred I would be appreciative of it.
Tom
Do what you want, but if you would like to help me with the fees for the engineering expense I incurred I would be appreciative of it.
Tom
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Tired (06-24-2016)