Stupid question regarding oil consumption
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01-04-2010, 08:38 PM
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Newer engines, without tens of thousands of miles on them, should not burn or leak much oil at all. I'm on my second new H-D in the past six months and I may check the oil every six rides or 250 miles. My rides probably average 40 miles each. If you are losing oil you should see it in burnt/waste form (smoke) out of the exhaust or in liquid form on the garage floor. Just two common examples.
2nd new in 6 months?
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#14
01-04-2010, 08:41 PM
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Always check it hot and on the stand. Don't overfill. Shouldn't have to add much if any between changes.
#15
01-04-2010, 08:46 PM
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its a preventive thing. i think the manual in my truck tells me to check the oil before i drive as well.....
#18
01-04-2010, 09:29 PM
I think most of y'all are missing his point...
"...it says to CHECK the oil each time before a ride..."
Preventative maintenance is all that is. You don't want to go out on a 200 mile run just to find out that you started out with low oil. That causes more heat build up faster, which in turn causes more stress on internal parts.
We'll discuss vibration issues after you get a few miles under yer belt...
"...it says to CHECK the oil each time before a ride..."
Preventative maintenance is all that is. You don't want to go out on a 200 mile run just to find out that you started out with low oil. That causes more heat build up faster, which in turn causes more stress on internal parts.
We'll discuss vibration issues after you get a few miles under yer belt...
Last edited by CroK; 01-04-2010 at 09:38 PM.
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01-04-2010, 11:56 PM
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It's a precaution really. Not meant to imply that the engine uses oil, but if any issues happen while riding with the rings or some other internal engine components the best time to catch it is prior to the next ride. I guess that's the argument. Personally I don't check it, I guess I probably should.
Bottom line is, no oil consumption on mine. It all stems from the breakin period and how it was broken in. I hope I didn't open up another can of worms..
Bottom line is, no oil consumption on mine. It all stems from the breakin period and how it was broken in. I hope I didn't open up another can of worms..
