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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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Default RE: Oil Change - (4) Quarts?

It seems there is a good amount left in the crankcase based upon the video from the oil scavenger website posted by HDWrench.

If your capacity is 4 qts and you have 1/2 left in, you are full.

I'd sure hate to overfill and have it blow out. Not to mention foaming that may occur..

 
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: jeepster09

Just change it with filter and add 4 quarts.
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That works for me too.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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Default RE: Oil Change - (4) Quarts?

My '05 Road King takes 4.0 quarts with a filter change. The factory tells you to start at 3.5 because they don't want you to overfill it. On a Harley, it is better to slightly underfill than overfill. Be sure to check and add when the engine is hot.
 
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