engine oil capacitywhen changing oil and filter
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: colwood bc
engine oil capacitywhen changing oil and filter
changing oil and filter on my 2013 softtail slim 103 cu in. only getting 2.5 us quarts out. is the oil tank smaller on a slim? owners manual says 3.5 quarts.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,157
Likes: 11,247
From: San Diego, CA
Are you running the bike before draining the oil?
You want to make sure the sump is fully scavenged and most oil is in the tank before draining. There will always be a few ounces in the engine sump, but with softails, when the engine is off, some oil will seep past the oil pump into the sump. That's also why they recommend that you DO NOT check the oil on a cold softail engine...
In my older (88ci) softails, when changing oil/filter, I fill with 3 qts. I run the bike to temp and then check the level with the dipstick. Rarely (if ever) have I needed to add any oil.....
You want to make sure the sump is fully scavenged and most oil is in the tank before draining. There will always be a few ounces in the engine sump, but with softails, when the engine is off, some oil will seep past the oil pump into the sump. That's also why they recommend that you DO NOT check the oil on a cold softail engine...
In my older (88ci) softails, when changing oil/filter, I fill with 3 qts. I run the bike to temp and then check the level with the dipstick. Rarely (if ever) have I needed to add any oil.....
Last edited by hattitude; Jul 28, 2018 at 08:10 PM.
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: colwood bc
yup, just got home from a ride. drained my engine oil and took my filter off. rocked the bike side to side a few times to get more oil out. only getting 2.5 quarts out. thanks for your reply.
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: colwood bc
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: colwood bc
i have been reading Sanjuro's thread, seems 2.5 quarts is somewhat normal. thank you all for tour replies.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rockrspud
Oil Archive (no new posts)
12
Apr 22, 2010 08:27 AM