Question about oil level
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Question about oil level
I change my oil lastnight and only got 3 quarts.
I usually change my own oil and typically just add 3.5 quarts. After I let the Dealership do the 1000 mile service, I checked the oil level with the engine cold on the jiffy stand and it was at the bottom of the marks. I check the oil level about every 500 miles and it stayed steady on the lowest mark.
I assumed the dealership replaced my oil with at least three quarts, but now I don't think so. But can you guys tell me how much oil you have in the crankcase and where that sits on your dipstick?
One other note is I read here that if you start the engine for 3 seconds after you drain the oil, you will get another half quart. I am switching from dyno oil to synthetic and wanted to get as much of the old oil as possible. So I put another pan under the bike and ran it for three seconds. I got exactly 16 ounces more oil in the pan. Adding that gave me the three quarts.
I added 3.5 quarts of Mobil 1 back into the crankcase.
Beary
I usually change my own oil and typically just add 3.5 quarts. After I let the Dealership do the 1000 mile service, I checked the oil level with the engine cold on the jiffy stand and it was at the bottom of the marks. I check the oil level about every 500 miles and it stayed steady on the lowest mark.
I assumed the dealership replaced my oil with at least three quarts, but now I don't think so. But can you guys tell me how much oil you have in the crankcase and where that sits on your dipstick?
One other note is I read here that if you start the engine for 3 seconds after you drain the oil, you will get another half quart. I am switching from dyno oil to synthetic and wanted to get as much of the old oil as possible. So I put another pan under the bike and ran it for three seconds. I got exactly 16 ounces more oil in the pan. Adding that gave me the three quarts.
I added 3.5 quarts of Mobil 1 back into the crankcase.
Beary
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I like to check mine when it is hot and on the jiffy stand. I think that's what most manuals recommend. Also did you warm up the engine prior to draining it ? Even though it makes things a little warm to the touch you need to do that to make the oil drain better.
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Yes, a black HD filter.
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4 qts. here with filter. 05 Ultra. Will be a little over half way up dipstick when cold, and up to full mark when hot.
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