Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 09:20
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floivanus wrote: I have to ask; if I put an oil cooler on, where's the proper level at? My mechanic friend said keep adding until it runs out the cooler, is he right?







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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 11:27
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This thing is still going on? I just drove my truck to my daughter's place because she said it's too cold. It's not cold, chilly but I'd rather ride the bike. Cold as a Siberian witch's titty down there. (She just want's to use dad's carpenter tools.) :whistle:
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 13:45
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My mate from the Royal Navy managed to 'find' a 500 row 100 gallon marine diesel oil cooler, I checked the original FSM and for the 550 series it says 3.7 litres capacity...should I add some more oil? :side:
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 14:25
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This subject does have its merrits. Each bike is different. If you add a cooler, it is a good idea just to round up. Iv'e allways put four quarts in each one and never had a problem. That's my 2 cents.
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 14:34
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Just be glad no one asked what the coolest oil is to run.
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 14:41
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 14:44
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bump :)
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 17:14
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Castrol GTX sounds cool. Rotilla doesn't but makes the bike run better. So much for cool. B)
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 17:25 - 25 Nov 2015 17:28
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Doh! You are trolling me into this again. :laugh:

Castrol GTX 20/50 was great in the 80's before the friction modifier additives. I used it all the time. I liked the advert and music too.. "liquid engineering".



What is it about any thread with 'oil' in it?

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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

25 Nov 2015 17:34
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I've run GTX 20/50 in all my engines for over 40 years. It's because of this site I tried Rotilla. Immediately I noticed the difference. Stopped burning oil and compression is up. I don't take to change easily but when you're right, you're right. B)
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

26 Nov 2015 02:42
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Swest, do you remember the before and after compression numbers? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Should oil level be higher for oil cooler?

26 Nov 2015 02:53
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No. I could feel it while riding, pulled stronger. Then I put in my Wiseco 10.25/1's
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