Stillsmokey
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I've got a 05 rx1, if I warm it up in the garage as per the manual, my oil level is below E, but if I take it for a long drive and check it it's halfway between E-F. Should i add, or leave as is. No oil light ever comes on btw
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I always check when I put the sled away after it is warmed up on the trail.
If you run it even for 15 minutes from cold and check the oil it will read less then if you ride it for awhile then check it. My guess is the oil is still to cold to all be accumulated in the sump and pumped to the tank.
I would fill it to the full after a ride. If you do like I did when I first got my sled and fill it to full after a short warm up then the oil level will be above the full mark after a long warm up on the trail.
If you run it even for 15 minutes from cold and check the oil it will read less then if you ride it for awhile then check it. My guess is the oil is still to cold to all be accumulated in the sump and pumped to the tank.
I would fill it to the full after a ride. If you do like I did when I first got my sled and fill it to full after a short warm up then the oil level will be above the full mark after a long warm up on the trail.
Stillsmokey
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Great thanks. I just don't want to overfill, and was worried I was losing a lot od oil
Are you checking the oil level without screwing the dipstick in?
Stillsmokey
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Yes, not screwing it in.
rx1mtn
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I always screw mine in before checking. Think thats what Yamaha says to do.
Stillsmokey
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rx1mtn said:
I don't know what yamaha you spoke with, but the guys who wrote the factory service manual suggest not screwing it in.
Nope that is incorrect you check the oil without screwing it back in.rx1mtn said:
rx1mtn
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Then, I have always over filled mine. 12000 miles and never a problem, maybe thats 1 reason my 03 never used oil, like most everyone else's.
dhkr123
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If you check by screwing it in (i.e., INCORRECTLY), then you will be UNDER FILLING it.
dhkr123 said:
That is correct you have been under filling it all this time. After 12000 miles then its obviously not an issue.
rx1mtn
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Yes, I figured wrong, it would be under filling. I don't ever remembering that the engine didn't take the right amount of oil when I changed the oil and filter. I will have to look into this closer.
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