Oil change and teflon

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Apr 11, 2008 | 04:01 PM

cirhere2

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Oil change and teflon

Changed oil today in my 07 Ultra Classic at 4800 miles had Dearler do it at the 1000 mile service
Heres the question is Teflon tape white kind used in plumbing standered practice, it was on all three plugs?

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Russ

Apr 11, 2008 | 04:04 PM

Jinks

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RE: Oil change and teflon

It's kind of over kill, but it didn't hurt anything. Didn't leak any did it?

Apr 11, 2008 | 04:04 PM

dawg

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RE: Oil change and teflon

Should use a liquid teflon if anything. Having said that, I have seen folks and have myself used teflon plumbing tape on all three plugs. With the o-ring (in good shape and not pinched) it shouldn't leak anyway.

Apr 11, 2008 | 09:26 PM

madmikee

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RE: Oil change and teflon

I use an anti sieze grease.

Just make sure you use something. Dis-similar metals will tend to weld together.

Apr 11, 2008 | 09:39 PM

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RE: Oil change and teflon

I never use anything and have never had a leak. I just put on a new o-ring if it needs it. I don't see the need for antiseize on an oil plug screwed into oily threads.