oil capacity

bradders · 01-Sep-2004, 20:38

just changed oil and filter on my sps ahead of TA3, and following haynes manual put in 4l of premium oil. However, what came out was less (some burns off I know) but the oil window is completely full, like its over filled. Have I cocked up? If so, do I need to do anytiing or will it sort itself out?

Also, fitted a filter which I had for the 748 - just thought, they are the same, arent they???

Cheers,
Paul

rockhopper · 01-Sep-2004, 20:49

Is it on its wheels or on the paddock stand when you are checking the level?

rapidomoto · 01-Sep-2004, 20:57

Hi Bradders, Have you let it run for a few minutes? Changed the oil on my 748 the other day, 4 litres in and when bike held vertical oil is at correct level. Oil does collect in various pockets round the engine which might lead you to believe you have initially over filled it.

bradders · 01-Sep-2004, 22:51

paddock stand - but it was before the change and the indicator was in the middle. I have run it on tickover for anout 10 mins and then some neighbour annoying revving (!!)...see what its like at the weekend.
cheers

rockhopper · 01-Sep-2004, 23:02

I think it should be on its wheels to get the correct level. Go by the lines, not by the amount you put in.

bradders · 01-Sep-2004, 23:03

what if its overfilled - do I need to get some out? if so, how??

antonye · 01-Sep-2004, 23:06

There's a smaller drain plug just above the oil screen.
Unscrew this (it's about 6mm allen key I think) and drain some oil out that way.

antonye · 01-Sep-2004, 23:07

It's next to the sump plug. Piccy here:
http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...14&pid=853 37

Mr_S · 02-Sep-2004, 01:01

Bradders,
Have you got the oil filter removal tool? If so how pricey was it.

I Changed my oil & filter last week after Silverstone, and the filter was a swine to get out with a strap wrench.

Nearly reverted to bashing screwdriver through it

keith_mann1959 · 02-Sep-2004, 08:48

4 litres seems half a litre too much. Just draining it would not get out whats in the oil cooler either.

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01-Sep-2004, 20:49	#2
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Is it on its wheels or on the paddock stand when you are checking the level? Reply

01-Sep-2004, 20:57	#3
rapidomoto Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 61 Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Hi Bradders, Have you let it run for a few minutes? Changed the oil on my 748 the other day, 4 litres in and when bike held vertical oil is at correct level. Oil does collect in various pockets round the engine which might lead you to believe you have initially over filled it. Reply

01-Sep-2004, 22:51	#4
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... paddock stand - but it was before the change and the indicator was in the middle. I have run it on tickover for anout 10 mins and then some neighbour annoying revving (!!)...see what its like at the weekend. cheers Reply

01-Sep-2004, 23:02	#5
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton I think it should be on its wheels to get the correct level. Go by the lines, not by the amount you put in. Reply

01-Sep-2004, 23:03	#6
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... what if its overfilled - do I need to get some out? if so, how?? Reply

01-Sep-2004, 23:06	#7
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,080 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer There's a smaller drain plug just above the oil screen. Unscrew this (it's about 6mm allen key I think) and drain some oil out that way. Reply

01-Sep-2004, 23:07	#8
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,080 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer It's next to the sump plug. Piccy here: http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...14&pid=853 37 Reply

02-Sep-2004, 01:01	#9
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Bradders, Have you got the oil filter removal tool? If so how pricey was it. I Changed my oil & filter last week after Silverstone, and the filter was a swine to get out with a strap wrench. Nearly reverted to bashing screwdriver through it Reply

02-Sep-2004, 08:48	#10
keith_mann1959 Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: ST4S Posts: 364 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hertfordshire. Mood: Finally gotten over the 748R getting stolen thing. Actually, no i haven't ! 4 litres seems half a litre too much. Just draining it would not get out whats in the oil cooler either. Reply