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Tiger Time => Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) => Topic started by: Hooverscon on April 06, 2019, 05:10:28 AM

Title: Oil change question
Post by: Hooverscon on April 06, 2019, 05:10:28 AM
I just finished up changing the oil on my 98' Steamer. I put 4 qt of 4T oil in it and took it on a quick 10 mile trip. Once I got back I checked the oil level (I know, out of sequence :BangHead). The dipstick is showing that I over filled it (slightly over the "max line"). I ended up letting the bike sit for the night, the next morning I siphoned out approx 100-150ml of oil and the dipstick hasn't budged.... The amt of oil that i siphoned should have, with my predictions, brought the level back within the "normal" range. Should I expect to see oil spots in my garage once it starts warming up due to blowing out the seals!? Should I fire the bike up tomorrow morning, to warm it up, then continue to siphon the oil until i get the oil level between the lines??
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: Mustang on April 06, 2019, 01:16:53 PM
Irrelevant

My 98 always got a gallon jug of oil at oil change instead of 4 liters and never ever had an issue in 80000 miles
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: Hooverscon on April 06, 2019, 06:45:19 PM
A gallon is only 3.7x Liters... So I have nothing to worry about? Is the bike designed to have the oil checked on the kickstand or should it be on the center stand?

Thanks for the reply.
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: Hooverscon on April 06, 2019, 06:56:08 PM
My bad... 4qt=1 gallon.

Okay I'll quit worrying about it haha
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