On my '09 Ultra, the oil level reads the same whether its hot or cold. Anyone else seeing this? Any thoughts on what might be happening?

 

yes, i have noticed the same thing. I did an oil change, pressure is still 32 when i ride.

 

I would say nothing is happening amd that is a good thing.

 

I noticed the same thing just the other day on my 09

 

I'm not sure I agree here. The point is that the cold measurement is expected to be about a pint lower than hot. As such, if one only ever checks when the engine is cold, one would be running a pint low all the time. I guess it's not the end of the world, but just seems odd to me, that's all.

 

I have always warmed the bike up before checking the stick. I was under the impression that some oil is still in the lines and doesn't register on the stick when warm. The cold measurement would measure a higher level if the oil has completely drained back to the case.

 

Well the oil is just sitting in a pan no pressure and is simply moved around the engine no pressure in the crank like a cars main and rod bearings. If you got oil pressure upon revving the engine or going down the road it simply means the oil pump is moving the oil. I can't imagine a problem by measuring a dip stick. MHO

 

There's no pressure used in the crank, but oil pressure is required for the lifters and in the case of late-model bikes the "native-metal" outer cam bearings.

 

i do not have the problem with my 06 i check it cold i think that is the most

accurate reading-ride safe

 

8/15

My 08 also reads almost the same hot or cold.

Good post I was concerned about this.

Going by the owners manual, my cold check

indicates too much oil. My hot check shows

the oil 1 X low. I will probably leave it thia way.