3.5 Qts Oil = Too Much

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Jul 23, 2012 | 05:45 AM

FDHOG

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3.5 Qts Oil = Too Much

First off, I have a manual.
Anyone else do an oil change on a 103 and find that 3.5 Qts of oil brings them over the full line on the dipstick?
I always warm up my motors and then let them sit before changing the oil.
3 Qts would probably put me in the middle of the dipstick.

Jul 23, 2012 | 06:00 AM

paguy

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The sumps on these bikes hold a lot of oil. There is a scavanger I've seen advertised that's supposed to remove all old oil.
I usually add three quarts and a little to the filter. I also try to leave the plug out overnight . When I fill the cold engine about 1/3 down stick from full.
Oil kicking out the breather onto the engine and clothes is no fun.

Jul 23, 2012 | 06:15 AM

Rat1

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Are you checking it with the bike upright and level???? On my 05 it takes exactally 4 quarts with filter and the level is right at the full line on the dip stick.

Jul 23, 2012 | 06:24 AM

hawg20

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I can't comment on the 103" as I have an 09 96" but I drain the oil while on the jiffy stand. I have found that 3.5 is always perfect for me. I've tried draining and then standing the bike upright to get more out, didn't make a difference.

Jul 23, 2012 | 06:33 AM

Notgrownup

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I changed mine yesterday (96TC) filter and change i just pour 4 quarts in. 72000 miles on the bike, 4000 miles and the oil was nasty.....My owners manual said to use 4 quarts so that is what i have always poured in. I think the ctank area and oil tank are the same on a 103"

Jul 23, 2012 | 06:59 AM

lionsm13

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Use a turkey baster to get out the excess.
Better a little too light than too much..

Jul 23, 2012 | 07:11 AM

Fatboy Brian

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Originally Posted by FDHOG

I have a 12 Streetglide and mine is the exact same as yours. I changed mine last week. Bike was hot, let it drain until stream of oil stopped. It took a little over 3 quarts to bring it up to the full mark. Checked it several times since and it's still on the full mark.