How to check oil level?
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On the older EVO Softails the oil is checked with the bike upright and the stick pushed all the way in. Since Harleys have a dry sump system only a quart is enough to lube the engine the same as if it was full. It might run a little warmer though since the oil is circulating much faster than when it is full.
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I know this is an old thread but I am having a brain fart at the moment and the manual does not state how. I know the older bikes have a push in dip stick/cap. I have a 2016 Breakout and it screws in. Do I screw it all the way in or set it on the top of the threads? I found the owners manual lacking in that info. If my engine is cold where should the oil be up to on the dipstick. Yes I know to check it warm/hot to prevent over filling the tank. I just wanted to know for future reference..
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And if you have the time, the following link provides all you need to know on checking your oil level. Probably more than you want to know. Enjoy!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-m-seeing.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-m-seeing.html
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best reply to date for me. .. just took a 200 mile ride can back to find oil misting on pushrods. I took airlfilter off to find. breather hose some oil on. it. now will run. at. 75 oil cap. was at. 100%. 05 sportster 1200c thx. for. your. 2 cents.
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Not sure what all that means, but were you aware that this is the Softail section?