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Old May 22, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I have an 05 softail heritage classic......I have to add about 18-25 oz of oil to my primary every 1000 miles is this too much ?
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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There is no oil consumption in the primary. It has to be leaking somewhere. Your dealer needs to check this out.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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I was going to say, Primary oil consumption ??? Wheres it going. Something is wrong.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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That ain't right. Most primaries aren't supposed to be filled much more than that. Like Terry said, have the dealer check it out.
 
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i'm really confused here,,,if there is no oil consumption, why does the owners manual suggest this level be checked monthly?
 
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Agree with above, there should be no oil consumption, there is nothing to consume it. Must be a leak.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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because if it develops a leak and runs dry your screwed. Same reason auto makers tell you to check the coolant level.

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i'm really confused here,,,if there is no oil consumption, why does the owners manual suggest this level be checked monthly?
 
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