Checking oil level

[Boots]

OIL LEVEL

Ok where do I fill my oil when it is low ? I have had my check engine light come on and the 2 oil things that are under my seat one was alittle low. I added a little oil to the one that looked low. After filling the check engine light went off.Any suggestions would help.Thanks, Deb {boots}

 

[2 Cruysyn]

Ok where do I fill my oil when it is low ? I have had my check engine light come on and the 2 oil things that are under my seat one was alittle low. I added a little oil to the one that looked low. After filling the check engine light went off.Any suggestions would help.Thanks, Deb {boots}

I hope you DID NOT put oil in either of "the two oil things" under your seat. That's your brake fluid reservoir!

Engine oil is added to the oil tank behind the access panel on the left side of your Spyder. The same hole you withdraw the dip stick from when you check the engine oil level.

 

[NancysToy]

Ok where do I fill my oil when it is low ? I have had my check engine light come on and the 2 oil things that are under my seat one was alittle low. I added a little oil to the one that looked low. After filling the check engine light went off.Any suggestions would help.Thanks, Deb {boots}

:yikes: If you added engine oil to your brake reservoir, you need to get your Spyder to a dealer ASAP to have the brake system flushed before any damage occurs...and more importantly before you experience a brake failure. While you are there, have them show you how to check and fill the engine oil. nojoke

 

[BajaRon]

I agree with Scotty. Very bad VooDoo if you actually put engine oil in your brake reservoir (or anything other than good, clean and correct brake fluid).

Engine oil will destroy major components of your brake system if it gets circulated (and it certainly will circulate). I would definitely do exactly what Scotty said and I would not wait. Depending on how much engine oil you added your brakes could fail completely with little or no warning.

I am very much hoping you meant to say you put brake fluid in those reservoirs.

 

[mdale46]

If oil in AirBox from over fill...

1. I would guess that cleaning oil from air box and replacing filter is required?
2. How would oil in airbox effect the way it runs.? (It seemed to be lacking a bit of power on yesterdays ride, prior to discovering the over fill issue.)
3. A "blown seal" would lead to oil on the garage floor, correct?

I am a bit "distressed" thinking that damage has occurred on my new machine. Ironic that my wife has critized me for too many years for not trusting enough. Yet I trusted my dealer...

 

[NancysToy]

If oil in AirBox from over fill...

1. I would guess that cleaning oil from air box and replacing filter is required?
2. How would oil in airbox effect the way it runs.? (It seemed to be lacking a bit of power on yesterdays ride, prior to discovering the over fill issue.)
3. A "blown seal" would lead to oil on the garage floor, correct?

I am a bit "distressed" thinking that damage has occurred on my new machine. Ironic that my wife has critized me for too many years for not trusting enough. Yet I trusted my dealer...

It is highly unlikely that your new machine has been damaged in any way. Dry-sump engines are generally very tolerant of variations in oil level. The worst that seems to happen with high levels on a Spyder is that some excess oil is pushed to the airbox. Usually this just coats the plastic, or puddles under extreme conditions. It would take a very bad case of it to badly soak the air filter...although it is possible, and has happened on an RS a couple of times. A badly soaked air filter could affect engine performance, but would likely result in a check engine light. Blown seals are highly unlikely in a lubrication system...this is not a hydraulic system.

Please don't obsess over this. Remove enough oil to get the level correct, and enjoy the ryde. The airbox should be checked at the normal service interval.

 

[mdale46]

Thanks! Really trying not to "obsess". The oil seems to have a slight gas smell to it? Now what?

 

[NancysToy]

Thanks! Really trying not to "obsess". The oil seems to have a slight gas smell to it? Now what?

Some fuel can readily slip past the rings on a new engine. It is not unusual to have some fuel dilution. That is one of the reasons an oil change is recommended at 600 miles. Most people never notice because they don't sniff their oil. The "problem" should disappear as the engine gets broken in. As I said, ride it and quit worrying so much.

 

[mdale46]

NancysToy...

Thanks for all the advice! I appriciate it. Called the dealer, right away they blamed BRP. They had nothing to add, except "bring the bike in and we will look at it." Asked about the fuel/oil issue and was told (no surprise), they had no idea. We all paid to much money for this attitude that seems to be the standard from most who sell these machines.

Thanks again for your help! I can always count on the great folks here at SpyderLovers!