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I already have an oil cooler installed on my GS750E (Thanks Jim!) but I was just wondering, how much more oil do I need to put in the crankcase if any?
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I found I run about a half quart more oil with the cooler installed. Remember that at rest the oil window should be completely covered with oil.Currently bikeless
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Actually, the oil in the window should only be between halfway & the top of the window. If you keep it at the top you will never know if a float stuck & filled your crankcase with gas. Some of these things you learn by reading an ORIGINAL owners manual. Ray.Comment
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RTFM, per Rapidray.
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Is it entirely necessary that you speak that way? You haven't added anything of value to this thread so I guess I'm just missing the point?Originally posted by AOD View PostRTFM, per Rapidray.
BTW, I don't have an owners manual so if you want to send me one for free or show me where one exists online that would be useful.
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Don't want to get into the controversy however I keep my sight glass at 3/4 full or 1/4 empty depending on your optimism perspective.
I have a large Earl's cooler and run my oil feed lines into the top of the cooler so that the cooler is its own reservoir. The draw back to that approach is it means taking the cooler off and turning it upside down to completely change the oil in the system.
Allows me to monitor engine oil level and I think prime the initial flow of oil (thru the cooler) a little faster. Is it a good idea to have an extra 1/2 qt of oil in the sump at start up? Probably not since the GS1150 cooler and Desrales are designed to drain back downComment
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