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Nov 13, 2006 | 12:23 PM

ThePunster

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Trans fluid

My owners manual says 24oz (not shop manual - the little book that came with the bike), which is what I put in. The dealer says it should take a quart. Who is correct?

I will check it next ride, but did not get a chance last night as I finished late.

The bike is a 98 FLHTCUI if it matters.

As always - thanks.

DOM

Nov 13, 2006 | 12:36 PM

stglideblk

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RE: Trans fluid

my tranny is dead on full mark at 20oz, put 20 and check, primary takes quart

Nov 13, 2006 | 12:39 PM

gunrunner

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RE: Trans fluid

Put what book says then check it, trans holds 24-26OZ on that year, 1 quart for primary.

Nov 13, 2006 | 01:46 PM

TFR

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RE: Trans fluid

I changed my tranny oil yesterday and was under the impression 32 oz was the quantity. I put in 30 oz and the tranny was at the full mark. Mines an 07 SG. Perhaps they have changed?
By the way I'm new to Harley, when do you change the primary fluid? Also what oil do you guys use in the crank case and primary?

Thanks

Nov 13, 2006 | 01:53 PM

berettag

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RE: Trans fluid

Go by the dip stick, it'll tell you when it's full.

As far as oil goes........ just search on Oil and you'll see hundreds of answers.

Nov 13, 2006 | 02:55 PM

Bill918

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RE: Trans fluid

I'd pick up a service manual for your bike, full of great info. I believe the primary gets changed at every 10k, after the initial 1k service.

Nov 13, 2006 | 03:02 PM

gunrunner

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I changed my tranny oil yesterday and was under the impression 32 oz was the quantity. I put in 30 oz and the tranny was at the full mark. Mines an 07 SG. Perhaps they have changed?
By the way I'm new to Harley, when do you change the primary fluid? Also what oil do you guys use in the crank case and primary?

Thanks

You better add the other 2 oz, the 07 holds 1 quart, its bigger than the 5 speed. Most people change trans and primary at same time about every 10k, some change them on every other oil change.