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Sep 7, 2011 | 08:32 PM

ichthys

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Oil change: capacities

The Dyna Manual for my 2011 FXDC says on page 22 in Table 11:
oil tank with filter takes 3 quarts
trans takes 1 quart
chaincase also takes 1 quart
But on page 84 item 7 under "Changing Oil and Filter" says use 2.5 quarts of oil for capacity refill.
How much should go back into each hole for a three bucket change?

Sep 7, 2011 | 08:38 PM

07 dyna man

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1 qt. in the trans 1qt. in the primary.. and start with 2.5 qts. in the crank case,, run it then check it,,,, 3 qts. is only for the first fill with a dry motor

Sep 8, 2011 | 11:08 AM

ynots

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On a drain and refill use 2-1/2 qts, recheck level when bike is at operating temp.

Translation: Every time you change your oil 1/2 qt. of dirty oil remains in the engine

Sep 8, 2011 | 12:54 PM

Garyk

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Look on the bright side, after 4 oil changes you only have to buy 4 qts........

Sep 8, 2011 | 01:10 PM

LarryLives

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 07 dyna man

1 qt. in the trans 1qt. in the primary.. and start with 2.5 qts. in the crank case,, run it then check it,,,, 3 qts. is only for the first fill with a dry motor

yup i agree 3 is dry, if you look up the spec it says 2.5wet / 3dry