First Fluid Change - What gives with the oil level?
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Well, I just changed the oil in my 2000 FXD for the first time (First for me that is!). Overall, it went great with no issues. However, I am wondering about the oil level....
I drained the oil and put on a new oil filter. Per the manual, I put in 2 1/2 quarts of Mobil 1 V-Twin. I rode it into town and back to get gas, which is about 25 miles round trip. When I checked the oil level, it only reads about a third of the way between "Add 1 Qt" and "Full Hot". Shouldn't it read full? I'm worried about adding oil if I already put in the 2.5 quarts. By the dipstick, I'm assuming it may take almost 3 qts. The bike is new to me. Could work have been done on the engine by a PO that would require a higher oil capacity? (Sorry, if that's a dumb question...)
I drained the oil and put on a new oil filter. Per the manual, I put in 2 1/2 quarts of Mobil 1 V-Twin. I rode it into town and back to get gas, which is about 25 miles round trip. When I checked the oil level, it only reads about a third of the way between "Add 1 Qt" and "Full Hot". Shouldn't it read full? I'm worried about adding oil if I already put in the 2.5 quarts. By the dipstick, I'm assuming it may take almost 3 qts. The bike is new to me. Could work have been done on the engine by a PO that would require a higher oil capacity? (Sorry, if that's a dumb question...)
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I would add oil, a little at a time, until it either reaches the full mark or you start getting blow-by. If/when you start getting blow-by, mark the dipstick there as your bike's "full" mark. BTW, my bike would only get blow-by when I really got on the throttle, or ran it at freeway speeds. So do this as a test before you add more oil.
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Every Harley has its own flavor, just do not over fill. If you live in cooler climates, you could run more to the bottom of the acceptable range. Warmer climates can run more to the top.
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