What does oil light on harley mean?
This is a safety light to remind you when the oil pressure is low, you still have to check the oil level regularly.
When to change the oil light on a Harley Davidson?
If your oil level is correct, the light should only illuminate while starting, or when the ignition switch is on and m/c is not running. Changing to S/E syn 3 should have no bearing on anything. There may be an underlying problem. Does this engine have high miles? What is this engines history?
Why did my change oil soon light just come on?
In a perfect world the oil light would be connected to some sensors that actually checked the oil quantity, viscosity, pH, clarity, lubricity, and contaminant levels.
Why does my engine oil pressure light flicker?
Cut repair costs, not quality. Two reasons for your oil light to flicker. 1. low oil pressure, meaning you need to top up your oil. 2. faulty oil pressure switch, meaning you might need either a new oil pressure switch if it is defective. Or, you have sludge in your engine and that is clogging up the oil pressure switch causing a false reading.
What kind of oil does a 2005 flhri use?
I just changed my oil from HD – 360 20w50 to screaming eagle syn3 full synthetic 20w50 now the problem when I start my bike which is a 2005 FLHRI the red oil light comes on and the oil is full. When I speed the engine up light goes out. Now when the engine is warmed up the light doesn’t come on what do you think I need to do?
If your oil level is correct, the light should only illuminate while starting, or when the ignition switch is on and m/c is not running. Changing to S/E syn 3 should have no bearing on anything. There may be an underlying problem. Does this engine have high miles? What is this engines history?
I just changed my oil from HD – 360 20w50 to screaming eagle syn3 full synthetic 20w50 now the problem when I start my bike which is a 2005 FLHRI the red oil light comes on and the oil is full. When I speed the engine up light goes out. Now when the engine is warmed up the light doesn’t come on what do you think I need to do?
When does the oil pressure light go off?
Do not worry about any residual fuel left in the oil, as it will burn off when the vehicle gets up to operating temperature. Let the engine run for about 10 minutes on idle. Make sure the oil light goes off in this time.
Cut repair costs, not quality. Two reasons for your oil light to flicker. 1. low oil pressure, meaning you need to top up your oil. 2. faulty oil pressure switch, meaning you might need either a new oil pressure switch if it is defective. Or, you have sludge in your engine and that is clogging up the oil pressure switch causing a false reading.