Oil pressure question...
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Oil pressure question...
I posted this in the softail forum, but thought some of you guys may offer some insight as well.
I changed my oil back in September right before a trip. I used a drag specialties oil filter at the reccomendation of a local indy shop that carries Amsoil. I have always only used HD filters. Anyway, I changed the oil, and it made a mess as usual. I didn't wash it, just detailed it. After riding about 500 miles to Arkansas I noticed a small drip of oil on the filter and some spots where oil blew back on the primary case. I cleaned it off, and didn't find anymore on the filter after that. I got home, washed the bike and found a bunch of old oil that had ran down behind the voltage regulator so I cleaned all that. Anyway, I was riding the other day and after the ride I noticed the same oil blow back on the primary cover. It appears to be coming from the filter, but it doesn't do it on every ride. it hasn't done it since September. Maybe the oil has to get to a certian temp to leak. It hasn't leaked enough to drip on the floor or to notice a drop in oil level, so it's not leaking much. I never had any leak from the filter area before this last oil change.
But I am also getting a small drizzle out the filler neck around the oil cap (very minimal). I am going to drain the oil, change the filter and also lower the oil level to make sure it is not overfilled.
Could these two things be related due to my oil pressure being too high? If so, any ideas on cause? Or it could just be a bad filter an overfilled oil tank I guess.
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I changed my oil back in September right before a trip. I used a drag specialties oil filter at the reccomendation of a local indy shop that carries Amsoil. I have always only used HD filters. Anyway, I changed the oil, and it made a mess as usual. I didn't wash it, just detailed it. After riding about 500 miles to Arkansas I noticed a small drip of oil on the filter and some spots where oil blew back on the primary case. I cleaned it off, and didn't find anymore on the filter after that. I got home, washed the bike and found a bunch of old oil that had ran down behind the voltage regulator so I cleaned all that. Anyway, I was riding the other day and after the ride I noticed the same oil blow back on the primary cover. It appears to be coming from the filter, but it doesn't do it on every ride. it hasn't done it since September. Maybe the oil has to get to a certian temp to leak. It hasn't leaked enough to drip on the floor or to notice a drop in oil level, so it's not leaking much. I never had any leak from the filter area before this last oil change.
But I am also getting a small drizzle out the filler neck around the oil cap (very minimal). I am going to drain the oil, change the filter and also lower the oil level to make sure it is not overfilled.
Could these two things be related due to my oil pressure being too high? If so, any ideas on cause? Or it could just be a bad filter an overfilled oil tank I guess.
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Road Captain
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I would go back to a HD filter and 20/50 HD oil and see if you still have an issue and like you said make sure you don't overfill it. I have always ran HD oil and filters and have never had a problem plus it gives me peace of mind. The most important thing is regular oil changes/ cheap insurance ! ! ! !
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Personally, I've always used H-D filters and i've never had a problem. Over the years, I've used all different brands of oil. Currently use Redline products exclusively in all of my bikes with great results.
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I have been using amsoil 20/50 synthetic and amsoil filter in my 07 RG since my 1000 mi service,it has 36,000 mi and I have never had a problem, It doesn't burn or leak oil. Try the amsoil filter it removes much small microns than the HD filter and it has a better quality medium. You may have just gotten a bad gasket on your filter, or over tightened it.
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Road Hawg, can you supply a link showing the filter you use? I have looked and can't seem to locate one online.
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I think these two things are unrelated, just a bad gasket on the filter and possibly too much oil in the oil tank causing the drizzle on the filler neck.
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I think these two things are unrelated, just a bad gasket on the filter and possibly too much oil in the oil tank causing the drizzle on the filler neck.
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WARG, the amsoil filter # are EAOM134 = Black EAOM134C = Chrome
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If it's not dripping on the garage and your oil level isn't dropping, I would bet it's just residual from your spill. Your filter may be leaking but I doubt it.
I regularly make a mess when I change my oil. When I do, I take it to the carwash and wash the area good to make sure I get all the spill off. Other wise it will keep showing up for days.
I have never used Drag Specialty filters but if your indy recommend them, I am sure they are good. All an indy has is his reputation and he's not going to ruin it by recommending a crappy filter.
Before wasting money on a new filter and oil change, wash the crap out of it and make sure it's not too full. That's the only way you'll know for sure.
I regularly make a mess when I change my oil. When I do, I take it to the carwash and wash the area good to make sure I get all the spill off. Other wise it will keep showing up for days.
I have never used Drag Specialty filters but if your indy recommend them, I am sure they are good. All an indy has is his reputation and he's not going to ruin it by recommending a crappy filter.
Before wasting money on a new filter and oil change, wash the crap out of it and make sure it's not too full. That's the only way you'll know for sure.
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