Oil

[mikelx]

After a complete oil change how much oil are you guys putting in.

I have an 07 400 just did the first oil change since I bought it (bought it brand new in Jan of this year) and put 2 full bottles in but it is still reading low??


I used the Oil from the local Honda dealership....

Cheers Mike

I always put 2 full ones in.

[my88r]

i BELEAVE its 1.9 liters. to properly read the oil. you need to let it idle for 5 mins. shut it off and wait then check it.for a proper reading :D

[mikelx]

Here's what happened.....Changed my oil put two full bottles in, idled for 5 mins checked it was full...went riding for about 4-5 hrs this was this past Sunday checked the level today and it's at the very bottom of the dip stick??

[my88r]

Originally posted by mikelx
Here's what happened.....Changed my oil put two full bottles in, idled for 5 mins checked it was full...went riding for about 4-5 hrs this was this past Sunday checked the level today and it's at the very bottom of the dip stick??

did you start it today. or just checked it cold??

Originally posted by mikelx
Here's what happened.....Changed my oil put two full bottles in, idled for 5 mins checked it was full...went riding for about 4-5 hrs this was this past Sunday checked the level today and it's at the very bottom of the dip stick??

Thats how 400ex's are. Mine was like that and you here this question all the time. Where the oil goes idk but its still in the motor doing what it should be doing. My 400ex motor always showed up as to full or as not enough oil. Normaly reads not enough oil.

[mikelx]

Originally posted by my88r
did you start it today. or just checked it cold??

I just checked cold....does it matter if you check it while its cold??

[maxfior]

Keep in mind that this is a dry sump engine, any time you need to check the oil you need to let the engine idle for 5 minutes in warm weather and up to (or at least) 10 minutes in cold weather. It states this in the owners manual. I've never had a issue checking my 05 with this method. Even when I check it dead cold it'll show lower half mark, then when properly warmed up (no blipping the throttle) it'll show full after about 10 minutes. Hope this helps.

Max

[lorenjr83]

the manual for my 2000 says 2.3 quarts

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by lorenjr83
the manual for my 2000 says 2.3 quarts

It's 1.95 for a change with filter, and without filter something ilke 1.85, and for a complete engine disassembly and rebuild, I believe something like 2.3 goes in.

[REDRIDDER]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
It's 1.95 for a change with filter, and without filter something ilke 1.85, and for a complete engine disassembly and rebuild, I believe something like 2.3 goes in. your right on!!

[lorenjr83]

Thats weird. My operators manual clearly states that when changing oil it takes 2.3 quarts of approved 10w40.

[my88r]

Originally posted by lorenjr83
Thats weird. My operators manual clearly states that when changing oil it takes 2.3 quarts of approved 10w40.


thats after complete tear down of motor.

[Honda#4]

Whenever I change my oil I put in 2.5qts, some of you may not be taking the bolt out under the shifter.