Checking oil quantity

[Baron14y]

When you pull out the dipstick immediately lay it on a piece of paper towel and you'll be able to see the oil level in relation to the Min & Max marks. It will be easier after an oil change or two.

Finally got around to checking the oil with the paper towel. Worked great. Thanks Jay.

 

[Lew L]

Wd-40

OK, detour here. Two guys are now saying their 1330s do not use oil.

What DO you put in the engine for lubrication?

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I use Shell Rotella oil for lubrication on my :spyder2:. It has a 1330 motor and Consumes No Oil. Isn't the English language wonderful.:joke::joke::joke: ( sarcasm notice!!!!)

Lew L

 

[LongIsland]

one - two minutes is plenty of time for an accurate measure ..... and hyea:the suggestions given above are helpful ..... Mike hyea:

BRP recommends running the engine for 10 min. to recheck oil level after finding it below the min mark and adding oil.

From BRP manual for 2014 RT
Oil Level under MIN Mark Adjustment:
1. Add approximately 500 ml (17 U.S. oz) of recommended oil.
NOTE: The oil quantity between MIN and MAX marks is 500 ml (17 U.S. oz).
2. Restart the engine and let it idle for 10 minutes
3. Stop the engine.
NOTE: Engine oil level verification must be performed within 2 minutes after engine stop.
4. Recheck oil level.
5. Repeat the above steps until oil level reaches the dipstick between the lower and upper marks. Do not overfill.

 

[ARtraveler]

When in doubt, follow the manual. BRP uses the manual to CYA, you should be good if you do. :bowdown:

 

[BajaRon]

I agree but, that is the instruction on pg 123 of the owners manual. Why, I do not have a clue.:gaah:

BRP recommends running the engine for 10 min. to recheck oil level after finding it below the min mark and adding oil.

From BRP manual for 2014 RT
Oil Level under MIN Mark Adjustment:
1. Add approximately 500 ml (17 U.S. oz) of recommended oil.
NOTE: The oil quantity between MIN and MAX marks is 500 ml (17 U.S. oz).
2. Restart the engine and let it idle for 10 minutes
3. Stop the engine.
NOTE: Engine oil level verification must be performed within 2 minutes after engine stop.
4. Recheck oil level.
5. Repeat the above steps until oil level reaches the dipstick between the lower and upper marks. Do not overfill.

Yes, you are both correct about the information in the manual. But the question is, are the instructions giving you good information. I know there are those who feel the manufacturer is never wrong. And, in the case of BajaRon's products, this does hold true, of course.

But the fact is, no one is right all of the time. Including the one who produces the product.

If it were necessary to idle for 10 minutes to get a good reading, then that would be good information. But it is not. What they are talking about in the manual instructions sighted is adding oil to the system and then checking the level. The 10 minutes is recommended to bring the system back into balance. Still, way overkill, in my opinion.

But if you do what most recommend. Check oil level while out on a ride right after stopping, (at a gas station, restaurant, etc., on flat, level ground). Or at the end of a ride at home or at the hotel. It is a much better way to go. I like gas stations when checking on the road because you know the ground is level. Then you only need 30 to 60 seconds of idling before shut-off. Then check the level.

Idling for long periods of time is detrimental to engine components. Can increase cylinder wear and wastes a lot more fuel than you realize.

Bottom line is, that it just isn't necessary. Try checking the oil level using both methods. You'll find that both will give you the exact same reading. And one will do it with zero collateral issues.