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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Im glad I got on here. Im changing mine tomorrow morning and would have done what the manual said (3.6) and would have had a mess to clean up.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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yes, my last 2 oil changes using standard harley filters were about 2.75 quarts as said above.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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I have an 04 Custom and changed my engine oil and primary oil today. The engine oil definitely takes less than 3 quarts. I ended up at 2 3/4 quarts. Just make sure to wipe off the dipstick each time your checking.
 
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