Noob Question - Fluid Capacities
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Noob Question - Fluid Capacities
I am getting ready to change my oil for the first time in my SG. I am going to use Mobil 1 V-Twin in the oil and primary, and Mobil 1 75/90 in the trans. My question is about how much to use...
My manual says 2.5 qts in the motor, 26 oz in the primary, and 20-24 oz in the transmission. When I've read through all of the posts, I've seen where people have said just use 2.5 in the motor, and then 1 qt each in the primary and trans.
While that would make things pretty easy, with no measuring involved, would I risk blowing out a seal or having too much pressure because I've added more than what was listed?
Sorry, if I'm overthinking it, but I want to do it right my first time out...
My manual says 2.5 qts in the motor, 26 oz in the primary, and 20-24 oz in the transmission. When I've read through all of the posts, I've seen where people have said just use 2.5 in the motor, and then 1 qt each in the primary and trans.
While that would make things pretty easy, with no measuring involved, would I risk blowing out a seal or having too much pressure because I've added more than what was listed?
Sorry, if I'm overthinking it, but I want to do it right my first time out...
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As stated, I do have a shop manual, but it does not say to use as much as a quart in each of the holes. However, I will work from everyone's experience... Thanks for the confirmation.
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I'm taking a SWAG your bike is a 1999-2005 Superglide.. Then quantities will be correct. If you put 1 qt in the tranny you'll puke it out in front of your rear tire, if you put 1 qt. in the primary you have problems getting the bike into neutral. 06 models and newer are different animals. The eng oil is 2.5 qts.
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My 2011 DWG (96ci) takes 3 quarts, primary takes 32 ounces and trans is also 32 ounces.
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So yes, if your shop manual for your bike differs from what people are saying on the forums, go by your manual. Different years, different setups, different capacities.
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Go by what it says in your manual. Remember when you change engine oil, there's always some left that doesn't drain out. There's a "dry fill" and "wet fill" quantity. Put in 2.5 quarts and then check your dipstick and go from there. Also remember there's a hot level and cold level reading.
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