I want to change the oil in my '05 Ultra .... the specs listed in the owner's manual states that the oil capacity is (4) quarts, but the oil change instructions say to "initially add 3.5 quarts" then check the oil level using the cold check method - then start engine to check for leaks - then check the oil level using the hot check method.

As a rule, do you end up pouring in the additional 1/2 quart making it a total of (4) quarts per the specs in the manual?

 

I think the oil filter has an impact on the total amount of oil you'll be adding....

 

I will be installing a new filter during this service.

 

Just change it with filter and add 4 quarts.
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Don't dought what the book is telling you. It's a simple process. Chenge the oil and filter, pour the new oil in, start the bike and check for leaks and then top it off. Don't read too deep into a simple process. Your not going to ruin your bike if it is a little low or a little high. Shoot for the middle of the dipstick and you will have no problems.

Good luck.

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It's much easier to add 3 1/2 quarts and add more if needed than it is to take excess out!

 

Mine takes 4, but I did the 3 1/2, then added the extra. Different bikes will be a little different. Once you do it once, you will know just how much to use.

My wife's Softail specifies 3 1/2, but it is full at 3, even with a filter change. If I put in more, it blows oil all over the right side from the breather.

The also applies to the primary and trans. The actual capacity may vary a little from the book, but as stated above, a few ozs. one way or the other is not going to be a deal breaker.

Regards,

Bill

 

I have an '03 ultra and justy changed mine over to mobile 1 v-twin, mine used 3.5 quarts and 24 oz in the transmission. I will ride it today and then do the "Hot Check" on it .......I really believe that the mobile 1 made it a little quiter.....

 

I just changed my oil. And with 4 quarts and a new filter. It was showing full. Where it is supposed to be for a cold engine. I should say this is a 05 EG. Bob.

 

There is usually about a 1/2 quart of oil hiding in the engine...little orifices, in between gears, clinging to the metal, etc. That is why the manual tells you to start a little short.