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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I have a 08 96" motor with 9500 miles. Since the 5000 mile change I have had to add 2 full quarts of oil. It is not leaking on the ground. Last I looked at the plugs they were fine. No smoke that I can tell. I ride pretty easy.

Do these motors just use oil? Is this pretty normal?

Whatchya'll think?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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might wanna check the level in the primary and tranny
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dpk20x
might wanna check the level in the primary and tranny
Or the sump. (Careful not to crack your case).

Are you checking while FULLY warmed up?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Are you checking it on the side stand or straight up and down.
 
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Check your air cleaner and cover. You will find some there. Blow-by from the oil breather.
 
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My TC96 uses no oil between changes. If you are not over-filling, have a pro diagnose the problem.
 
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Originally Posted by lo-rider
My TC96 uses no oil between changes. If you are not over-filling, have a pro diagnose the problem.
Some find that keeping away from the full mark, and staying closer to half-way between add/full, ends their oil usage issues. (It goes out the breather tubes when over full).
 
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Did you change the oil or have it done? Was it full after the change?
 
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Did you change the oil or have it done? Was it full after the change?
+1 maybe a tech didn't re-fill all the way?
 
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no it is not normal
i use about 1/2 a quart between 5000 mile changes
i would check the level in the primary
 
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