98 FXD Oil Change Question
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98 FXD Oil Change Question
I want to change my oil on the 98 FXD. I looked under the pan, and there are two bolts. I don't have a manual yet- I will have one soon, but I want to change the oil. So I'm hoping someone here can give me a pointer or two. I have been doing a little reading, and I've read that there is a dry sump or a wet sump, and you may or may not want to dump both bolts. I just want to change the oil :-) I do want to change the transmission fluid too, but I haven't read up on that yet. The Amsoil jug I bought says it's good for the engine and transmission.
So here's what I THINK I need to know:
Which bolt is for the oil?
Do I only need to dump one bolt's contents and the filter? Or is there more somewhere in relation to that sump business?
If I do the transmission fluid, can I use that same Amsoil, like the jug's label suggests, or do y'all get better protection/performance from some other product?
http://www.twowheelsforever.com/how-...and_flush.html
Okay, I've found instructions with a picture for a softail. It doesn't address those bolts at all. It shows a drain hose- like with the Sportster I used to have. I think I'm going to be good on this, provided I can find these two hoses :-)
I'm learning-
So here's what I THINK I need to know:
Which bolt is for the oil?
Do I only need to dump one bolt's contents and the filter? Or is there more somewhere in relation to that sump business?
If I do the transmission fluid, can I use that same Amsoil, like the jug's label suggests, or do y'all get better protection/performance from some other product?
http://www.twowheelsforever.com/how-...and_flush.html
Okay, I've found instructions with a picture for a softail. It doesn't address those bolts at all. It shows a drain hose- like with the Sportster I used to have. I think I'm going to be good on this, provided I can find these two hoses :-)
I'm learning-
Last edited by afoulsmell; Oct 21, 2011 at 10:53 AM.
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The plug that is facing forward is the oil. The one that is pointing down is the tranny. Just remove the bolt and let it drain, remove the filter and refill. We use royal Purple in the tranny, Castrol type VI ATF in the primary, and Amsol in the engine. Hope this helps.
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