Initial Oil Change Question
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Initial Oil Change Question
Currently doing the 1000 mile oil change and had a question about the quantity you get when you drain it.
My bike is a 2016 Fat Bob, and I pull the oil drain plug (bottom left side of transmission case), and let it drain. Pulled the drain filler cap and pulled the oil filter. Once it had stopped dripping, installed new filter and plugged it up.
Whenever I drain oil, I measure how much came out, and only got 1.75 qts to drain. The manual states for initial refill, add 2.5 qts. Something not adding up here. Is it possible that Harley under-filled it and its been running low for the 1000 miles? Or something else?
I haven't filled it with new oil yet, till I hear some feed back on this.
Thx
My bike is a 2016 Fat Bob, and I pull the oil drain plug (bottom left side of transmission case), and let it drain. Pulled the drain filler cap and pulled the oil filter. Once it had stopped dripping, installed new filter and plugged it up.
Whenever I drain oil, I measure how much came out, and only got 1.75 qts to drain. The manual states for initial refill, add 2.5 qts. Something not adding up here. Is it possible that Harley under-filled it and its been running low for the 1000 miles? Or something else?
I haven't filled it with new oil yet, till I hear some feed back on this.
Thx
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A significant amount of oil is retained after draining. Don't allow yourself to be distracted, just refill as per your owners manual. Time and experience will add up as you get more accustomed to what is right for your bike.
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Did you heat bike up before draining? No worries...you'll never get the full 2.5 qts on a oil swap, unless you tear the motor apart (unnecessary, of course). You're a better man than I to measure expelled oil...
Just fill 'er up and enjoy the ride.
Just fill 'er up and enjoy the ride.
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