need help Engine oil
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need help Engine oil
Changing oil for first time today. I took it out for a 45 minute ride pulled it in and went straight to the plug - loosend it and took it out, at this point engine oil came out but only for a second then it just seemed to drip occasionally till nothing else came out. I checked the oil level and it was at least 3/4 to the top. Anyone have any idea how to get the oil to flow out. I did hear the filter will carry 2 quarts but that still would leave at least a 1/4 of old oil in her? Any ideas would really help!!!
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RE: need help Engine oil
You pulled the plug out of the base of the motor didn't you???????
The Oil Drain plug is a 5/8" hex head with a 1/4" Allen in the center, and it is located in the frame boss at the rear right of the frame on a softail, left side facing forward in the oil pan below the transmission for Touring, and left side facing left on a dyna.....
A Service manual is a great investment to add to the tool box....
The Oil Drain plug is a 5/8" hex head with a 1/4" Allen in the center, and it is located in the frame boss at the rear right of the frame on a softail, left side facing forward in the oil pan below the transmission for Touring, and left side facing left on a dyna.....
A Service manual is a great investment to add to the tool box....
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RE: need help Engine oil
No the plug you described is exactly the one I pulled> Looking head on at the bike its the only plug on the left side and its a 5/8" and I took it out with a 1/4" allen that fit into center. The bike is sitting in garage with 3/4 full of oil plug out and oil stick out as well. Oil stopped dripping totally when I began the engine was plent warm. I have no clue, any suggestions?
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RE: need help Engine oil
Force compressed air UP the oil drain (Make sure that you have the filler neck covered over with some rags)....
You might have contamination inside the oil bag (Rust, scale, etc...) and it has flaked off and blocked the drain...
You might have contamination inside the oil bag (Rust, scale, etc...) and it has flaked off and blocked the drain...
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RE: need help Engine oil
Just got home from work gonna take it for a ride warm it up and try again if it doesnt work I'll send it in to the stealer for the oil service.
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RE: need help Engine oil
Something is probably obstructing the drain hole. Get aslim long screwdriver and use for a probe and see if it comes out with oil on it or maybe it will start draining. I don't have anyother clue as to why the oil won't drain.
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