adding oil between oil changes

[bgmy]

how much oil is average to add between oil changes?

[Bob Denman]

Just like with every other internal combustion engine; there is no average... They use what they use. The key, is to get an idea of what yours needs.
(Mine however; uses about 14 oz between changes...)

[billybovine]

how much oil is average to add between oil changes?

It appears that different Spyder use different amounts. From my experience I will add oil twice. From the add line to the full mark is 1/2 a quart so that is 1 quart between oil changes.

[Dan McNally]

In my first 600 miles, I didn't need to add a drop. I guess I should have checked it after my 600 mile service, though, because the first time I checked it (around 700) I needed to add just a bit more than half a quart . . . I strongly suspect the dealership did not top it off at the 600 mile service after they changed the oil . .. because I am over 1800 now . . . and haven't had to add any again, yet. If I had really used over half a quart between 600 and 700 miles, I don't think I'd have used none in the next 1100! Note to self (and everyone else) check the oil as soon as you get home from a dealer-done oil change!

[SpyderAnn01]

Bob's advice is right on the mark. It will depend on what kind of riding you typically do.

[Dan_Ashley]

I add about 4 oz every 1,000 miles. I measure how much and keep a log book. Yes. You are right. I am OCD about my Spyder.

[Chupaca]

I check after every long ryde. Usually add a couple ounces. This would be about 10-14 oz.'s between oil changes. Those being every 4600-5000 miles depending on where I ryde or where I am...

[spydaman60]

I check after every long ryde. Usually add a couple ounces. This would be about 10-14 oz.'s between oil changes. Those being every 4600-5000 miles depending on where I ryde or where I am...

we do the same on our rs! 12 to 14 ounces. (never quite a quart)

[ulflyer]

I add about 4 oz every 1,000 miles. I measure how much and keep a log book. Yes. You are right. I am OCD about my Spyder.

About the same with me............

[rcturner]

My RT has 11000 miles on it and has had the 600 mile oil change plus two additional. The last change I got the level about 1/4 inch over full when really hot. After almost 3000 miles it is still more than 1/8 inch over full. To date, I have not added any oil between changes.

[Pennyrick]

how much oil is average to add between oil changes?

My 2012 RT Ltd with 16,000 miles uses about a half a quart every 2,000 miles and has ever since it was new.

My wife's RT Ltd with 12,000 miles never uses any... in fact I think it manufactures the stuff. Whenever I check it the level is always just on the line.

When I asked my tech about this he responded that the tolerances on all engines are different. When he pulled the engine speed reports from BUDS we found that her Spyder spends more time in the 5,000 rpm plus range than mine does so that may be a clue.

[Blue Star]

how much oil is average to add between oil changes?

Add oil

[pslawing]

My friends RT 2012 w 3000 miles has an oil leak. It's at the dealer waiting for service. Anyone had this problem? Can it be serious?

[boborgera]

My friends RT 2012 w 3000 miles has an oil leak. It's at the dealer waiting for service. Anyone had this problem? Can it be serious?

It can be serious, Then again it might ''Not'' be serious... It depends..
Is it just blow-by from over filling the OIL tank, Thats ''Not'' serious,
More info would help....

[Bob Denman]

Nahhhh...; it's not serious!
Harleys have been lea...
Oh! Hi Bobbo!

[boborgera]

Nahhhh...; it's not serious!
Harleys have been lea...
Oh! Hi Bobbo!

Yea, I heard that about Harleys, They must have figured that out when they built mine.
Over 20 thousand miles on my Tri, And i never added a drop of oil between oil changes
[5 thousand mile oil changes]

[Bob Denman]

Yea, I heard that about Harleys, They must have figured that out when they built mine.
Over 20 thousand miles on my Tri, And i never added a drop of oil between oil changes
[5 thousand mile oil changes]

Thanks for being good-natured about the ribbing!

All of it is meant to be just in good fun!


Besides; I can see where Spyders are developing some reputations as well...

[Pennyrick]

Nahhhh...; it's not serious!
Harleys have been lea...
Oh! Hi Bobbo!

Can't be as bad as they used to be.

I had an AMF Harley... the AMF meant Always Messy Floors!

[willey]

My buddie traded his2010 Harley for a new 2013 because the 10 sounded like it was going to fly apart and they couldn't seem to get it fixed.On our labor day weekend ride,his new one used 2 1/2 quarts of oil in 900 miles.He aint very happy.It goes into the shop tomorrow.I guess I shouldn't complain about the quart that the spyder used on that trp.

[spydaman60]

Nahhhh...; it's not serious!
Harleys have been lea...
Oh! Hi Bobbo!

they're just marking their territories bob!

[Bob Denman]

[jthornton]

The Spyder is the only IC engine I've had to add oil to between changes since I sold my '81 C-10 Custom Deluxe... I forget to check it often.

Thanks for reminding me to do that and you just gave me an excuse to go for a ride to warm it up to operating temperature first.

JT

[NancysToy]

My friends RT 2012 w 3000 miles has an oil leak. It's at the dealer waiting for service. Anyone had this problem? Can it be serious?

Big oil leaks are serious, small oil leaks are just annoying. If you check your oil every few hundred miles as specified, and don't have to add much (if any) each time, it is not serious. If you can't keep up or the oil pressure drops between changes, it is way too much. There is a service bulltetin for leaks at the water pump...either oil or water. That may be your friend's problem. Good to get it fixed either way.