How much oil do you need to change a 2005 Electra Glide?

How much oil do you need to change a 2005 Electra Glide?

You need to purchase 4 quarts of oil for a Harley Davidson oil change on a 2005 Electra Glide, but rarely will you need to use more than 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 quarts for only an oil change. Usually, like you said, an over filled system will leak from the top breather (or sometimes blow out your fill plug).

What kind of oil is in a 2005 Screamin Eagle Electra Glide?

2005 Screamin Eagle Electra Glide. Last service, dude left it low on oil. In a rush, I mistakenly dumped an entire quart of oil in it, (thinking it’d be ok even if 1/4 qt too much). Well, I was wrong, because after a long-ish hi-rpm ride, the back of the motor, brakes, rear wheel, etc were soaked.

How much oil do I need for a Harley Davidson oil change?

A:Dave, if you are still dumping 4 entire quarts into your bike; you may still be over filling the system. You need to purchase 4 quarts of oil for a Harley Davidson oil change on a 2005 Electra Glide, but rarely will you need to use more than 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 quarts for only an oil change.

Why is oil dripping from my Harley air cleaner?

Same problem on a 2012 ultra.tried running low oil didn’t work just junk harley internal parts. Don’t blow out with compressed air! You will ruin the element. Shake the filter and them let it air dry. Phooey… As long as it’s not high pressure, keep it to 10-15 psi, it’s fine.

Same problem on a 2012 ultra.tried running low oil didn’t work just junk harley internal parts. Don’t blow out with compressed air! You will ruin the element. Shake the filter and them let it air dry. Phooey… As long as it’s not high pressure, keep it to 10-15 psi, it’s fine.

What should the oil level be on a Harley Davidson?

The oil level is right where it should be on the dipstick when cold. I’ve done all the fluid changes and am very careful not to overfill. Any help would be appreciated. Top breathing engines breath, or vent, through the top breather bolts which are threaded into the heads of a Harley Davidson motor. The air inside a motor is saturated with oil.

How do you fix a liquid cooled Harley Davidson?

Use a non marring tool to remove the plastic radiator grate.Compressed air should be used to clean, both, the grate and the radiator fins on the left and right sides. Reinstall the grate. The thermostat and pump are housed beneath a plastic cover, below the voltage regulator. Remove the cover to visually inspect.

What do you use to clean radiator fins on Harley Davidson?

It is important to keep your radiator fins clear of road debris. Use a non marring tool to remove the plastic radiator grate.Compressed air should be used to clean, both, the grate and the radiator fins on the left and right sides. Reinstall the grate.