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quad9
04-10-2006, 01:39 PM
ok this might be a dumb question, but do you check the oil on a 400ex with the motor hot or cold?
striker1001
04-10-2006, 03:15 PM
u should warm it up for 5 minutes. If its really cold, make it 10. After done warming up turn it off and check it. Hoped I helped.
miller821
04-10-2006, 04:14 PM
Originally posted by striker1001
u should warm it up for 5 minutes. If its really cold, make it 10. After done warming up turn it off and check it. Hoped I helped.
Yup.
quad9
04-10-2006, 07:26 PM
how long do you let it sit after sutting it off befor you check it?
i had a z400 that i would run the motor, and then let it sit for 4-5 min. and then check it. is the 400ex the same?
thanks
04-10-2006, 08:06 PM
definately cold
Specialist
04-10-2006, 08:11 PM
definately cold

Uhhh noo!! read your owners manual..

Warm it up for 5 minutes like the others said then check it as soon as you shut it off. The longer you wait the more will drain back into the case and show a lower reading.
JOEX
04-10-2006, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by imarida61
definately cold
This is wrong!!!!
JOEX
04-10-2006, 08:51 PM
Like the others stated the motor needs be warm.

Two other important steps:

The motor needs idle for a few minutes before turning off.

Do NOT screw the dipstick in when checking the level. Remove and wipe it off then stick it back in and remove it without screwing it in to check the level.
miller821
04-10-2006, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by JOEX
Like the others stated the motor needs be warm.

Two other important steps:

The motor needs idle for a few minutes before turning off.

Do NOT screw the dipstick in when checking the level. Remove and wipe it off then stick it back in and remove it without screwing it in to check the level.
Yup forgot that fact, be sure not to screw it in when your checking it....
04-10-2006, 10:32 PM
Edit JOEX

Keep the garbage out of the tech sections:grr:
quad9
04-11-2006, 04:09 AM
Originally posted by Wanksta
well i dont know about all of you but i have found that anti-freeze works as a good replacement for oil. but just my 2 cents



i was trying to ask a legit question, why would you post something like that?
i just got this 400ex and did not know something.
next time you might keep your 2 cents to your self
quad9
04-11-2006, 04:11 AM
next question, how much oil do they hold?
miller821
04-11-2006, 06:28 AM
I'm not sure exactly.... But mines about 1 and 1/3 to 1 and 2/3...... I think.... I know its over 1 and under 2 quarts..
04-11-2006, 07:26 AM
its 1.95 quarts with out the oil filter change

and i was just bored, nuthing personal
MOFO
04-11-2006, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by Wanksta


and i was just bored, nuthing personal

Well, he's gonna be really bored now. :eek2: :D
miller821
04-11-2006, 06:37 PM
Originally posted by MOFO
Well, he's gonna be really bored now. :eek2: :D
LMAO.... Learned his lesson the hard way...
04-11-2006, 06:39 PM
MOFO you are an *** hole
miller821
04-11-2006, 06:48 PM
Originally posted by bump
MOFO you are an *** hole
Umm..... You might want to be saying your sorry or just go ahead and ban yourself.... Thats not the right attitude toward anyone on this sight, especially a mod.
04-11-2006, 06:55 PM
no he realy is a dick head, you know how many people do stupid stuff like that and get away with it? and he banned my buddy. hes a dick
JOEX
04-11-2006, 07:00 PM
Originally posted by bump
MOFO you are an *** hole

Originally posted by bump
no he realy is a dick head, you know how many people do stupid stuff like that and get away with it? and he banned my buddy. hes a dick
You should have found a better way to voice your opinion:ermm: