-
Adding Oil Between Changes
2013 RT-S. How much oil is needed to bring the level up to full from the "add" line?
Thanks
Bob
Old Crow
1960 Vespa 150
1965 Bridgestone 175
2003 Kawasaki 1600 Classic
2010 Kawasaki 1700 Nomad
2013 Spyder RT-S (Current ride)
-
Very Active Member
There is no actual measurement I can offer just add a lil at a time & keep checking till you hit your mark.(try have a suction device like turkey baster handy if you go over) I have learned about regular engines, if you've noticed other dipsticks have the hash marks on end of dipstick. Those equal 1qt of oil per that engine. Just take your time & try lil shot or double shots at a time. If way low maybe 1/4 qt,give time to settle, follow manual instructions for run time & check again Repeat as needed.
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
-
Very Active Member
From the add line ( bottom of the dipstick) to the full line, is 500 ml. So that is 1/2 quart/liter. So if checked regularly, while hot not cold. When the oil goes below the add line. Add half a quart and the oil level will be between the add and full, perfect. If you check the oil level cold. You will overfill it.
2018 F3 LIMITED
-
Very Active Member
When we had the 2012 RT I just kept the oil between add and full. Usually added about 2 oz. at a time.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
-
Very Active Member
Hard to say...
would depend on where your oil level is when you check it. The add a little at a time and coming close but not to the full mark is the best way. How and where you ryde will determin how much you need to add. The consumption will lessen as the engine gets more mileage on it. Then there is the type and brand of oil...use the best you can get and check it after long rydes....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
-
SpyderLovers Sponsor
Just be sure the oil is HOT! If the oil is not at operating temperature you're very likely to get a "Low" reading. Then when you add you're likely to have an 'Over Fill' situation which may lead to "burning" more oil than you might otherwise.
Shop Ph: 423-609-7588 (M-F, 8-5, Eastern Time)
Only SLOW people have to leave on time...
-
I was surprised to see that the procedure for checking the oil is VERY SPECIFIC for the 998 models.......so be sure you are doing it right.
-
-
I'm following procedure when checking level. Usually when I get home after a ride.
Bob
Old Crow
1960 Vespa 150
1965 Bridgestone 175
2003 Kawasaki 1600 Classic
2010 Kawasaki 1700 Nomad
2013 Spyder RT-S (Current ride)
-
Very Active Member
As Billy said, here's the information from pg 128 of your operator's manual.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
******************************
Cognac 2014 RT-S
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|