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techtalk:evo:oil06 [2020/05/07 22:30] hippysmack [Overfilled Oil Tank] |
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| ===== Overfilled Oil Tank ===== | ===== Overfilled Oil Tank ===== | ||
| - | [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|Read more on Overfilling the Oil Tank]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ | + | [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|Read more on Overfilling the Oil Tank here]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ |
| Before topping off the oil tank, run the engine if possible for about a 30 min. ride. \\ | Before topping off the oil tank, run the engine if possible for about a 30 min. ride. \\ | ||
| This heats up the oil to operating temperature and suspends the solids in the oil instead of it laying on the bottom of the case. \\ | This heats up the oil to operating temperature and suspends the solids in the oil instead of it laying on the bottom of the case. \\ | ||
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| ==== Leaking with engine shut off ==== | ==== Leaking with engine shut off ==== | ||
| + | [[techtalk:ref:oil10|Read more on the causes of Wetsumpimg here]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| * Clean the area thoroughly (like with rake cleaner and air blow dry). ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5774586)) \\ Let it sit long enough to begin leaking and blow some talcum powder aver the area. \\ The talc will stick to the oil and pinpoint the origin. \\ | * Clean the area thoroughly (like with rake cleaner and air blow dry). ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5774586)) \\ Let it sit long enough to begin leaking and blow some talcum powder aver the area. \\ The talc will stick to the oil and pinpoint the origin. \\ | ||
