oil change question on 05 flht
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oil change question on 05 flht
First time owner of a Harley and first oil change for me to do. Manual states 3.5 quarts and after filter change,,, I was able to put the entire gallon of oil in and the bike still shows it's 1/2 a quart low. level surface and it's on the kickstand. I am stumped. should I put another 1/2 quart?? i've run the bike for about 3 min. and let the oil settle afterwards as well. any help is much appreciated.
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You should RIDE the bike until it reaches normal operating temperature. Take it out for a couple of miles and then check it. The manual also has instructions with regard to cold engine oil level check. If after riding it and getting it to normal operating temperature it needs oil, then add it.
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You should RIDE the bike until it reaches normal operating temperature. Take it out for a couple of miles and then check it. The manual also has instructions with regard to cold engine oil level check. If after riding it and getting it to normal operating temperature it needs oil, then add it.
The oil grows quite a bit when warm. Put the three and a half quarts in go for a long ride and get it nice and hot. Then check it and add to the full mark. It wont hurt the bike to be a half a quart low, but if you over fill, it will puke it out the air filter.
When I change my oil, I put in the three and a half, ride to work the next day and then top it off when I get home.
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It should be right on the full mark with 4 quarts in it. Primary takes 1 quart and tranny takes 20 ounces unless you have a six speed. Six speed takes one quart.
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The oil grows quite a bit when warm. Put the three and a half quarts in go for a long ride and get it nice and hot. Then check it and add to the full mark. It wont hurt the bike to be a half a quart low, but if you over fill, it will puke it out the air filter.
When I change my oil, I put in the three and a half, ride to work the next day and then top it off when I get home.
The oil grows quite a bit when warm. Put the three and a half quarts in go for a long ride and get it nice and hot. Then check it and add to the full mark. It wont hurt the bike to be a half a quart low, but if you over fill, it will puke it out the air filter.
When I change my oil, I put in the three and a half, ride to work the next day and then top it off when I get home.