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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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i just bought an 04 road king and want to give it an oil change does 3 and half quarts sound right? i ordered a service manual but it has not arrived yet!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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my 06 glide takes 4 dunno bout the 04's
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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YOU START OUT WITH 3 -1/2 QT'S and then check the dipstick and add more if needed

mine 06 holds 3-1/2qt's on the motor 1 qt for the primary and 24 oz for the tranny

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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3-1/2 is a great start. full capacity is 4qt. When you change the oil, you do not lose the whole 4 qts. I found that out the hard way a long time ago.
 
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sounds good i appreciate the help!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Besure to check the level hot after the 3.5 qts.
Mine reads half way when cold.
 
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Been dumping 4 and calling it good for nearly 10 years with no problems.
 
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Agree with the 3 1/2, can always bring the level up a little when doublecheck it hot ...
 
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