Oil change question ...
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Oil change question ...
So I just did a service on my 2015 fatbob, I filled it with 3 qts took it for a 10 min ride and somehow it's past the full point by quite a bit ... Anyone else have this issue ? I expected it to take closer to 3.5 qts
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Drain some. It should only be 2-2.5 qrt during a wet oil change. 3qt is way too much.
I also recommend when you fill...fill it up closer to the low level. Once the oil warms up, it'll move up the stick.
I also recommend when you fill...fill it up closer to the low level. Once the oil warms up, it'll move up the stick.
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Better yet, with the bike level(like on a lift), the oil should just touch the bottom of the clutch basket - the part just outside the clutch plates.
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Thank you everyone yea I checked my level for tranny and it was good ! I drained about 8 ounces out of the oil and it was just to to the top of the full line
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as stated about 2.5qt is all it takes. I also "wet out" my oil filter before installation, which takes a shade more.
your COLD oil fill mark should only be HALF way up to full on the dipstick. starting with the oil level at full then riding and heating up the oil... course its going to be more than full, stuff expands when it's much hotter than the ambient temperature. I'd bet your crank case breathers are spewing oil too.
your COLD oil fill mark should only be HALF way up to full on the dipstick. starting with the oil level at full then riding and heating up the oil... course its going to be more than full, stuff expands when it's much hotter than the ambient temperature. I'd bet your crank case breathers are spewing oil too.
Last edited by 2500hdon37s; Apr 24, 2016 at 06:02 PM.