Another stupid oil question
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Another stupid oil question
A friend of mine changed the oil in my v-rod last summer. I've never had to add oil between changes before, but it's getting low. I don't know what kind of oil he used. Do different brands or types of oil mix OK? I don't want to have it changed after three months just because it's low.
Sorry in advance for the stupid question. I really did try to search first...
Lisa
Sorry in advance for the stupid question. I really did try to search first...
Lisa
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I see you have been a member since 2007. You do not want to mix regular (dino) oil with synthetic oil. So, if you can't find out what was used, change it and the filter too.
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If you don't know whats in it I'd change it and find some documentation on how to do it, if the oil filterneeded to be partly filled during the change and it wasn't well that could be your "missing" oil.
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She said she doesn't want too change it after 3 months so it was prolly 09.
Just top it off with the proper viscosity as stated in your manual (but don't over fill it) and you'll be fine. If no manual, your dealer can tell you the right viscosity. You can add either regular oil or synthetic to bring the level up, but next change use just one type and remember it.
Just top it off with the proper viscosity as stated in your manual (but don't over fill it) and you'll be fine. If no manual, your dealer can tell you the right viscosity. You can add either regular oil or synthetic to bring the level up, but next change use just one type and remember it.
Last edited by carpetride; Oct 16, 2009 at 08:00 PM.
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Hey Change it yourself! 3/4 in thinwall socket 20/50 synthetic mob1 and a filter. Just kidding altho you could do it. If you cant find what oil he used it will need to be changed and the filter.
Last edited by 2003Springer; Oct 16, 2009 at 08:01 PM. Reason: put wrong wt oil down
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