excessive oil use in '10 heritage softail
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06-23-2010, 04:15 PM
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All you guys that said that it was to much oil was correct. I took the bike back to the dealership and they showed me the correct way to check the oil. I was the village idiot today and embarressed as well. Now I know the correct way to check the oil. Lesson learned,
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06-23-2010, 04:23 PM
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Take it back, pronto! The oil is going somewhere. Rings not seated or valve guide seals, but I haven't heard of seal problems since '05. H-D will tell you a quart/1000 is within normal limits; bullshit! Most Harley's will not use more than a half quart per 5K, some none at all.
#14
06-23-2010, 04:30 PM
It wasn't leaking, I was checking it wrong. I thought the oil level should have been at the full mark at the top of the dipstick at all times. Going to buy service manuel soon!!!!!!!
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06-23-2010, 04:35 PM
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Phew!!! You had a few of us on our feet....That don't happen often...Time to celebrate with a cold-one!!!
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06-23-2010, 06:12 PM
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Get the H-D svc manual. While you're at it, get the parts manual. Not only does it have part numbers but the exploded views of assemblies is very helpful. If you don't want to buy new, then look on eBay -- many used ones there.
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