from the files of crazy stuff that happens to me.

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09-07-2009 | 07:54 AM

Road Ranger

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From: Northern Illinois

I hope going forward you check your oil more frequently than every 4500 miles! Then maybe your "files of crazy $hit" will get shorter. Anyway...thanks for the laugh!

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09-08-2009 | 09:48 PM

riteway

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I have read alot about oil problems BUT evaporation was never one of them....Good luck on finding the problem!!!!.. :-)

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09-08-2009 | 10:39 PM

rapz

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I don't think it burned that much oil. Like others say, check the oil before any trips and for sure when you get it back from service. If I had to guess I say you're leaking somewhere, oil cooler (if you have one) is a common source of leaking if the gasket is not seated correctly.

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09-16-2009 | 01:24 PM

HDSAE60

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my 06 uses 1/4 QT and I change it myself at 3000 miles

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09-16-2009 | 01:42 PM

cbears

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Quote:

Originally Posted by piasspj

So when was the last time you checked your oil or looked at your pil pressure?

That's what I was wonderin!

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09-16-2009 | 01:50 PM

salty01

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You want something done right....do it yourself! And if you dont or can't...check the dipstick from time to time....

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Originally Posted by Mike5959

I was riding down the highway at about 80 mph and engine make a strange knocking noise. I eased off the throttle and revved it a bit and heard it again. I pulled over and it was fine. The next day everything seemed normal. Fast forward 2 days I was on the highway and it happened again. This time I noticed my oil pressure was only reading under 10 while under load @ 80. I pulled off and checked my level and the dipstick was bone dry! I had to add 2 quarts. I am due for my 5000 mile service I am at about 5500 miles right now. I am not leaking any oil so I am thinking that the last oil change wasn't filled up to the proper level. I shouldnt have burned up 2 quarts right?

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