How much oil?
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How much oil?
I've never changed the oil in my 2010 Iron myself (always taken it into the dealership), but I'd like to start doing it myself. I can't find the manual for it, and I'm finding conflicting information online.
How much oil should a 2010 Sportster take?
Additionally, I also need to add oil to the filter itself, correct?
Thanks!
How much oil should a 2010 Sportster take?
Additionally, I also need to add oil to the filter itself, correct?
Thanks!
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Calgary, Canada
I've never changed the oil in my 2010 Iron myself (always taken it into the dealership), but I'd like to start doing it myself. I can't find the manual for it, and I'm finding conflicting information online.
How much oil should a 2010 Sportster take?
Additionally, I also need to add oil to the filter itself, correct?
Thanks!
How much oil should a 2010 Sportster take?
Additionally, I also need to add oil to the filter itself, correct?
Thanks!
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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Hmmm. Just changed mine on Saturday and 2.75 brought it right to the halfway point on the dipstick. I have a 08 1200c. Maybe yours is different.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: N. Texas
Maybe yall's filters are bigger? The 1qt. 24oz. is including 4 oz. in the filter. Idk why the difference but it has thinking! I only ran it for about 3 minutes tonights after changing the fluid cuz it started to rain. If it's not raining tomorrow I'll go for a ride & check it when I get back. My manual says 2 quarts. What does yall's manuals say???????
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Road Captain
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Maybe yall's filters are bigger? The 1qt. 24oz. is including 4 oz. in the filter. Idk why the difference but it has thinking! I only ran it for about 3 minutes tonights after changing the fluid cuz it started to rain. If it's not raining tomorrow I'll go for a ride & check it when I get back. My manual says 2 quarts. What does yall's manuals say???????
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Austin
Staring at the service manual for an '07 Custom right now:
Step 1 was pouring the oil into the oil filter
That seems like a lot to me because I don't remember adding over 3 quarts when I do my oil change. My vote is on just going by your dipstick. That's what it's there.
Pour 3.6 quarts (U.S.) (3.4 liters) of oil into engine oil tank minus the 4 fl. oz. (120ml) added in step 1.
That seems like a lot to me because I don't remember adding over 3 quarts when I do my oil change. My vote is on just going by your dipstick. That's what it's there.