View Full Version : when do i check the oil on my 400ex??
the beaster16
02-21-2006, 07:17 PM
when do i check the oil on my 400ex to get proper reading???
prnstr4life
02-21-2006, 07:34 PM
let it IDLE for several minutes without touching gas then check
400exracer511
02-21-2006, 07:37 PM
yep, i usually let mine idle for 5-7 minutes before i check it.
duneaticdave
02-21-2006, 07:47 PM
but when u check the level of the oil DO NOT screw the dipstick in!!!!
many peolpe do this and they think that they have a good oil level but they dont and it can do some sever damage to your motor! and make u do this
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jon Good
02-22-2006, 06:47 AM
I was always told to screw in the dipstick but yah i let mine idle for about 5 minutes before i check it.
Sleeper
02-22-2006, 06:18 PM
Don't screw it in and kill the engine.
jason43050
02-22-2006, 06:53 PM
Originally posted by jon Good
I was always told to screw in the dipstick but yah i let mine idle for about 5 minutes before i check it. do what your manual says.... p.s. mine says do not screw it in to check the oil....i got a 2005 trx 400ex
the beaster16
02-23-2006, 04:41 PM
thanks guys!!!
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