cold or hot
08-14-2006, 03:13 PM
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cold or hot
I been told to change the oil after the moter has reached operating temp.. Then I bought a cd on harley maintainence and they tell you to do it cold? Any thoughts
08-14-2006, 03:24 PM
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RE: cold or hot
warm the bike up to get everything suspended so it will drain.
08-14-2006, 04:09 PM
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RE: cold or hot
You need to run the bike to make sure you have everything pumped from the sump back into the tank. And as mentioned, warm oil flows better than cold.
08-15-2006, 01:22 AM
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RE: cold or hot
You want the oil warm.......not super hot but hot enough to flow easily.
08-19-2006, 10:27 AM
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RE: cold or hot
Engine oil,tranny lube,etc.- will drain better when the engine is warm.
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