No engine oil
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From: Enumclaw
No engine oil
I noticed my oil pressure low an fluctuating on my 09 ultra. I checked the oil and it was more than a quart low. No smoke or funny noises and no leaks. Bike seems to run fine. I added 2quarts of synthetic 5w20 which is what I use. Im in Arizona and have put over 500 miles since I got here 2/1. Where did the oil go?
I changed it at home before trailering it here and I cant imagine I forgot to put oil in. Theres about 1100 miles since I changed it. Where did the oil go? Exhaust is clean no oil residue and it dont smoke. Could it have gone into my primary somehow? Bad crank seal? Cold the oil pressure at idle is 32psi once warmed up oil pressure at idle is about 15psi but goes right to 36psi above idle. Any ideas?
I changed it at home before trailering it here and I cant imagine I forgot to put oil in. Theres about 1100 miles since I changed it. Where did the oil go? Exhaust is clean no oil residue and it dont smoke. Could it have gone into my primary somehow? Bad crank seal? Cold the oil pressure at idle is 32psi once warmed up oil pressure at idle is about 15psi but goes right to 36psi above idle. Any ideas?
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OMG! And in Arizona! Therefore, since he doesnt 
, Im betting he never filled it all the way when he changed it.
, Im betting he never filled it all the way when he changed it.
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Give him time....... he's probably out in the garage reading the label on the bottle of 20W-50 motor Oil thinking, "Damn, I was a little off on that one!"
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First off, Welcome to the forum. Sorry you had to run into a group of bozos right off, most of the members are very helpful. I would suggest draining and re-filling with the recommended oil weight and ensuring it is at the correct level, then run it for a hundred miles or so and check it again. That will tell you if you have a leak or you just made a mistake. 5-20 would not be a recommended oil weight.
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If you want to save your engine use the recommended oils, as per your manual! Save fuel by riding with a gently use of the throttle - that can make a big difference, especially with the barn-door fairings most of us have. I occasionally ride the German autobahns, some of which have no speed limit - riding at 90mph or so doubles fuel consumption!