Loosing oil somewhere.....
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Loosing oil somewhere.....
No leaks, but lately I have been having to add oil pretty regular. It uses about a quart every 2000 to 2500 miles. I have a 2008 Ultra Classic with 47,000 miles. Seems to run great, no smoking, no leaks. I switched to Amsoil 20w50 first oil change after I bought the bike (used) and still change oil every 3000 (habit I guess) because I do a lot of hot weather riding and change the oil as soon as I see any color change. Should I be worried?
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Interesting. That would explain why I'm down half a quart after 2500 miles. Wasn't using any at all just riding around town.
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perhaps this goes back to the break in period and the rings did not seat well and now there is oil burning. It could also be valve seals
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You can do a cylinder leak down test and check the rings for blow by if it's not the rings it the valve guides or seals ide be concerned about a quart of oil every 2000 miles
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Well, from the sounds of it most are having the same issues as me and it is only on long interstate trips, don't seem to have much of any loss around town. So, not gonna worry to much at this point but may go ahead with a leak down test......