Question about checking oil level
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Cruiser
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Question about checking oil level
Manual states that checking the oil cold the level should be mid way on the dip stick marking. I've checked it both hot a cold and either way the oil level is to the stop of the markings on the stick? I just had it in for an inspection at my HD dealer too.
Last edited by matthew6279; Jul 27, 2017 at 04:03 PM.
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Sounds like it's over filled. You should check your oil on the jiffy stand, cold, and the level should be about half way up the stick. If you're checking when it's hot on the jiffy stand, then the level should be all the way to the top mark.
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Cruiser
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Also I'm new to HD. When it's hot why is there more oil on the dipstick? Seems like if its hot it's been running so oil would be coating the engine components. When cold I would think the oil would be higher as it has drained down to the pan?
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There is a mark for upright.
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There are marks for both jiffy stand and upright. But as stated above I am checking in on the stand.
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