sorry for asking this question

[naturbar]

i've used the search button on here but cannot get info i need. i know i've seen it discussed many times ..... 2007 RSTD how much oil do you use @ oil change ??

[flb_78]

3.75qts

[LilBeaver]

3.75qts

 

3.74999 Qts.

 

:witch_brew:

[Guest tx2sturgis]

i've used the search button on here but cannot get info i need. i know i've seen it discussed many times ..... 2007 RSTD how much oil do you use @ oil change ??

With a new filter, it will take about 3.5 quarts, maybe a tad more. Put 3 quarts in, run the engine for a minute to fill the filter, then put in about 1/2 quart. Run the engine again. Check your sightglass with the bike level, and add till its about half way up the sightglass.

 

[Guest tx2sturgis]

Ok...I have to ask...are you guys using a measuring cup or what?

 

[flb_78]

I just use a 1 gallon jug of Rotella. Plop the bike on the centerstand and fill it to the top line. Start it, shut it off and refill to just below the top line. It leaves about a 1/4" of oil in the jug.

[naturbar]

With a new filter, it will take about 3.5 quarts, maybe a tad more. Put 3 quarts in, run the engine for a minute to fill the filter, then put in about 1/2 quart. Run the engine again. Check your sightglass with the bike level, and add till its about half way up the sightglass.

 

3.5 qts vs 2.75 qts is quite a difference - why the discrepancy?

[flb_78]

I think you mean 3.5 vs 3.75

[naturbar]

I think you mean 3.5 vs 3.75

correct - i misread the original post as 2.75 - in this case the 1/4/qt. should not be an issue - thanks guys !!

[LilBeaver]

3.5 qts vs 2.75 qts is quite a difference - why the discrepancy?

 

I think you mean 3.5 vs 3.75

 

FLB - you use the longer (3.5"?) Purolator filter, correct? That could account for the 8 fl. oz (.25 qt) of a difference.

 

I use the shorter filter and, like TX2Sturgis, end up with 3.5 qts +/- .25qt.

[CMIKE]

Ok...I have to ask...are you guys using a measuring cup or what?

 

 

Now why did you ask that?

 

I do...7 of the 16oz Ratio Right measuring cup and then 6.5 ozs usually comes just about right. Old motocross racing thing I guess. On the 2 strokes you had to loosen a screw to see if the oil level was right or dump the premeasured amount in and GO.

 

Sorry it is the way I am wired.

[flb_78]

FLB - you use the longer (3.5"?) Purolator filter, correct? That could account for the 8 fl. oz (.25 qt) of a difference.

 

I use the shorter filter and, like TX2Sturgis, end up with 3.5 qts +/- .25qt.

 

yep, plus I fill mine to the top line instead of the center of the glass.

[Guest scarylarry]

yep, plus I fill mine to the top line instead of the center of the glass.

 

 

When I fill to the top line it will burp oil out the vent tube, so 1/2 to 3/4 and no oil burping