How much oil is too much?
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How much oil is too much?
Ok let me first say that I did a search for this topic. I do have a shop manual. Here is the problem. I recently changed my oil in a new to me 99' FLHT and had to put in 6 qts of oil. and it is just barely between the arrows, cold leaning on the side stand. The manual says oil capacity is 4qts. After warming it up and sitting level its pretty close to where it should be. Is this normal?
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I had the same bike. It took 4 quarts and it would be a little below the full mark when hot on the side stand. 6 qt. is to much. Also I have a 2012 now and because you can't get the oil cooler drained it only takes about 3 quarts when changed. My 99 didn't have an oil cooler. It should only take a little less then 6 quarts to change all 3 holes on your 1999.
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This is an article about installing an extended oil pan, which may help you identify if yours has one.
What you describe after running the engine is fine! That extra quart or so is a puzzle.....
What you describe after running the engine is fine! That extra quart or so is a puzzle.....
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