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Default 1996 Road King - Oil in Air Filter
1996 Road King. Under 15k miles. I've had several harleys and there is more oil coming into the air filter through the breathers than other bikes I've had. I normally do the bypass anyway but this seems unusual. I did fill the oil recently but it still seems excessive. Any likely culprits to that?
 
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When you say "fill the oil" did you do an oil change, or did you add oil?
 
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Originally Posted by Ghetto blaster
When you say "fill the oil" did you do an oil change, or did you add oil?
This! Fill to between the marks (low and high), go for a ride. If it's below or around the low mark, top with half a quart.
 
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Replace the umbrella valves with OE only and may as well use them for the other valve cover gaskets you will need.
 
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Do a leak down test.
 
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How is the oil level? Its a good practice to run the oil at about half way between the marks on the dipstick.
 
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