Oil Capacity

0234 · 06-17-2010, 09:42 AM

Ok, before anyone flames on me I did search but, did not have any luck finding the answer.

How many quarts of oil do I need for an oil change. My local Wal-Mart has Mobil-1 4T Full Synthetic 10w-40 for like $8 a quart. They also cary the Fram filter for like $4 although I might try to find a different brand after reading some of your comments.

Thanks

RedspawnSilver · 06-17-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 0234

Ok, before anyone flames on me I did search but, did not have any luck finding the answer.

How many quarts of oil do I need for an oil change. My local Wal-Mart has Mobil-1 4T Full Synthetic 10w-40 for like $8 a quart. They also cary the Fram filter for like $4 although I might try to find a different brand after reading some of your comments.

Thanks

It's 4 quarts, or just under from the top of my head... That's about right for full synthetic prices, if you buy the whole 4 quart easy change container from your bike shop, sometimes you can get a deal on it. Just make sure to get the oil WITHOUT Moly in it...

JimmyFarris · 06-17-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RedspawnSilver

Just make sure to get the oil WITHOUT Moly in it...

Very Very Important. Can't put "car oil" into most motorcycles......It's got a WET Clutch........your warranty would be voided if you used the wrong oil. Ask your dealership if you're unsure.

BarFury · 06-17-2010, 11:30 AM

Do not use Fram filters (on anything!); they're junk. Also, don't use any oil that has the "Energy-conserving" starburst symbol on the label; it contains moly, which could, potentially, make your clutch slip. The jury's still out on this one (no reliable documentation), but why take the chance?

Cheers

JimmyFarris · 06-17-2010, 11:33 AM

Bar is absolutely correct. My dealership in Scottsdale is VERY customer oriented. They have told me that they'll sell me any oil filter I want. BUT, the factory Honda Oil Filter is by far the best. I've seen cutaways of many of them.....the Honda has more filtration capacity that Frams or some others. Just my $0.02 worth of thoughts.

PREDATOR · 06-17-2010, 12:03 PM

I picked up a factory filter from the dealer and then switch to Rotal Purple Max Cycle... I run Royal Purple in my Powerstroke and my GSX-R 1000 also

I used about 3 1/2 quarts... just remember to have the bike level when checking the dip stick, not leaned over on the stand

Steveo · 06-17-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BarFury

Do not use Fram filters (on anything!); they're junk. Also, don't use any oil that has the "Energy-conserving" starburst symbol on the label; it contains moly, which could, potentially, make your clutch slip. The jury's still out on this one (no reliable documentation), but why take the chance?

Cheers

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Originally Posted by JimmyFarris

Bar is absolutely correct. My dealership in Scottsdale is VERY customer oriented. They have told me that they'll sell me any oil filter I want. BUT, the factory Honda Oil Filter is by far the best. I've seen cutaways of many of them.....the Honda has more filtration capacity that Frams or some others. Just my $0.02 worth of thoughts.

I've been told by everyone my whole life never to use Fram filters on anything. So I never have and I never will.

Clueless · 06-17-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 0234

Ok, before anyone flames on me I did search but, did not have any luck finding the answer.

How many quarts of oil do I need for an oil change. My local Wal-Mart has Mobil-1 4T Full Synthetic 10w-40 for like $8 a quart. They also cary the Fram filter for like $4 although I might try to find a different brand after reading some of your comments.

Thanks

3.9 qts, I put a list on here somewhere about what oil filters would fit, it is a long list , advance search for oil filter and my name and it should come up

Clueless · 06-17-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 0234

Ok, before anyone flames on me I did search but, did not have any luck finding the answer.

Thanks

I wasn't going to, but I can't help myself, it is on page 92 of the owners manual, I agree with the "don't use Fram" also

460brevill · 06-17-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BarFury

Do not use Fram filters (on anything!); they're junk. Also, don't use any oil that has the "Energy-conserving" starburst symbol on the label; it contains moly, which could, potentially, make your clutch slip. The jury's still out on this one (no reliable documentation), but why take the chance?

Cheers

i have a fram on my weed wacker.does thet count?lol