07 Oil Level QUestion
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07 Oil Level QUestion
I just changed my oil/filter after 3000 miles from HD original dino to Mobil-1 VTwin 20W-50.
Prior to changing it, I noticed the cold level was halfway down the dipstick and the hot level was at the top of the crosshatched part, just as the manual states.
I changed and added about 2.5 QT (as the manual states, I guess .5 qt doesnt drain out when you change it - yes, changed the filter also).
After changing, here are my readings:
The COLD level is with the bike cold, rear cylinder was 60F. After running for 5 minutes, rear cylinder was about 240F (using infrared meter).
How is this explained? Opposite of the dino oil before changing to the M1 synthetic? Can others try to see if they get similar results?
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Prior to changing it, I noticed the cold level was halfway down the dipstick and the hot level was at the top of the crosshatched part, just as the manual states.
I changed and added about 2.5 QT (as the manual states, I guess .5 qt doesnt drain out when you change it - yes, changed the filter also).
After changing, here are my readings:
The COLD level is with the bike cold, rear cylinder was 60F. After running for 5 minutes, rear cylinder was about 240F (using infrared meter).
How is this explained? Opposite of the dino oil before changing to the M1 synthetic? Can others try to see if they get similar results?
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RE: 07 Oil Level QUestion
The oil has to circulate through the engine and oil filter and then back to the oil tank. It is due to the design of a Harley engine and should be considered normal. If you read the manual, at least in mine it says to run the bike for a few minutes and then check the level again. Somone else can explain in more detail...
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RE: 07 Oil Level QUestion
ORIGINAL: anubisss
The oil has to circulate through the engine and oil filter and then back to the oil tank. It is due to the design of a Harley engine and should be considered normal. If you read the manual, at least in mine it says to run the bike for a few minutes and then check the level again. Somone else can explain in more detail...
The oil has to circulate through the engine and oil filter and then back to the oil tank. It is due to the design of a Harley engine and should be considered normal. If you read the manual, at least in mine it says to run the bike for a few minutes and then check the level again. Somone else can explain in more detail...
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RE: 07 Oil Level QUestion
Dynamite, the syn vs dino oil won't make any difference in level. Are you checking it on the Jiffy stand? Also, are you screwing it down all the way when checking? Just asking the obvious..but I did it wrong at first.[&:]
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RE: 07 Oil Level QUestion
ORIGINAL: labfreak
Dynamite, the syn vs dino oil won't make any difference in level. Are you checking it on the Jiffy stand? Also, are you screwing it down all the way when checking? Just asking the obvious..but I did it wrong at first.[&:]
Dynamite, the syn vs dino oil won't make any difference in level. Are you checking it on the Jiffy stand? Also, are you screwing it down all the way when checking? Just asking the obvious..but I did it wrong at first.[&:]
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RE: 07 Oil Level QUestion
ORIGINAL: Dynamite17
Yup, on the Jiffy stand (hate that term!) and level in the garage. Oil cap screwed all the way down when checking etc...
Leaning on Jif stand, right? This really is a weird problem..
ORIGINAL: labfreak
Dynamite, the syn vs dino oil won't make any difference in level. Are you checking it on the Jiffy stand? Also, are you screwing it down all the way when checking? Just asking the obvious..but I did it wrong at first.[&:]
Dynamite, the syn vs dino oil won't make any difference in level. Are you checking it on the Jiffy stand? Also, are you screwing it down all the way when checking? Just asking the obvious..but I did it wrong at first.[&:]
Leaning on Jif stand, right? This really is a weird problem..
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