gs850 oil/capacity

[Guest]

new owner of a gs...i did look at bikeclifs website on the oil change...it says..

"2800ml (milliliters) of oil. It takes extra
when changing the filter too, about another 800ml (about 3 and ½ quarts
total)"

now is that 3.5 quarts with the filter change...or an extra 3.5 resulting in around 5 quarts

also is deisel 15-40 better to run? its close to the same price as motorcycle oil here is why i ask

[Nessism]

3.5 quarts or so with filter. Diesel oil is a good choice because it's typically cheaper than motorcycle oil. I'd run motorcycle oil if cost was not a factor. Diesel oil typically sells for $12/gallon at places like Walmart, but motorcycle oil is $5/quart.

[7981GS]

Where is "here"? Please go to your user CP and add your location.

Daniel

[Steve]

When changing oil on my 850s, I will open up my gallon jug of Rotella T-6 (that is the 5w-40 synthetic) and pour in the entire gallon.
The oil level goes just above the sight glass, but I have not noticed the extra few ounces do anything bad.

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