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Dallastheologian

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on: February 22, 2012, 03:07:29 pm
So I am doing my first oil change on my own. Have had it done 3 times by the pros at the shop. Bought the filter and O rings and the oil. Any tips or hints? I know about rocking it to get the oil out, and I have watched the youtube video.

I have a 2011 B5. Thanks in advance.


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Reply #1 on: February 22, 2012, 03:15:20 pm
Don´t forget the o-rings when putting in a new filter. Don´t overtighten the oil plug or the tiny bolts of the oil filter cap. All of them don´t need much power to stay tight, to be sure better use a little less power, and check them after another hundered miles or so. Oil comes out best when hot - and will burn your fingers then  ;D
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Reply #2 on: February 22, 2012, 08:20:57 pm
Just my opinion but visually check the O rings without trying to remove them.

If they don't have any nicks or cracks in them apply a light coating of oil to them and carefully reinstall the item they are on.

You may find the information in this link helpful

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,10782.0.html
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Reply #3 on: February 23, 2012, 03:12:42 am
Measure the amount of oil you remove so you don't overfill it.
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Reply #4 on: February 23, 2012, 11:15:30 am
Measure the amount of oil you remove so you don't overfill it.
Good advice. Re filling can be a real pain. You may have to run the engine to then recheck the level.