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Old 06-21-2012, 08:33 AM   #136
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Re: Change Your Oil

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Originally Posted by Thumperville

should the bike be off when i'm checking the oil level or should engine be running? is there a difference?
As with all internal combustion engines, the oil level should be checked when the engine is off. When the engine is running, the oil is sucked up into other places, doing it's job. It can't exactly be waiting in the sump for someone to check it if the engine internals are moving around and need lubrication, right?

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