Oil Change, what is the total amount of oil that should be chnaged in the engine. book says 5.3 quarts, and when added, it doe's not register on the dipstick.
Add the 5.3 quarts then start the engine. Let it run for about 2 or 3 minutes then shut it off. Let stand maybe 30 seconds to one minute then check it. I made the same mistake and was over filling. The 5.3 quarts should bring you to the normal level if you check it warm. Not to hot like after a ride. You will burn yourself on the dipstick. When the oil is cold and has been siting in the bike it will read very low on the stick.
SOURCE: oil change
Under the bike below the front radiator you shoud see what I think is a 13mm nut place a drain pan below the bike about even with the kickstand and unscrew the bolt and away you go draining the oil. let it run out till nothing comes out and replace the bolt and don't over tighten it but snug it well. then right below the radiator is your oil filter it should be tight but also able to turn it by hand, remove it and replace it. Then on your foot side where your gear shifter is,is where you replace the oil, the sight glass is in the other side below the floor board,there is a high and low mark ....be sure not to over fill dead center should be about right. Run the engine in Nuetral for a minute or so and shut it down and check the level and add accordingly.
SOURCE: how to change oil on a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Firstly run your engine till you reach its normal running temp .The engine drain plug will be found under neath the engine normally at the lowest part .Warm oil drains out of the engine much more quickly that cold oil ..when all the oil stops dripping then remove the oil filter ,make sure that the sealing ring is removed ,take care the oil in the filter will be very hot .replace with your new filter make sure you do not cross thread the oil filter unit and any seals have been fitted . Refit your drain plug and fill up to the required level . start engine ,your oil level will drop because the oil filter will fill up and the new oil will be pumped around the engine. make sure that the engine level is topped up when all the oil has reached all the parts of the engine .Do not over fill the engine as this will cause unwanted pressure .and oil leaks .Remember to replace the oil filler cap and that its tight .
SOURCE: Cant find oil dipstick or spy glass on 03 vulcan 800 classic
on my 1999 vn 800 the site glass is just under the kick stand..you will need some one to hold the bike level while you look at the oil level or stand it next to a wall or something to check the level, they are the same up to the 2005 models..
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Warm the engine to ensure maximum oil drainage. Steady the bike on a stand or secure jack, as close to level as possible. Ensure the availability of a pan that can contain at least three litres of oil, with enough extra room to lift and move the pan. Slide the catch pan under the center of the oil pan, and remove the large oil drain plug from the center of the oil pan. If the catch pan is large enough to reach the oil filter, loosen the filter at the same time to allow better flow. Once the oil has finished draining from the plug hole, replace the plug and torque to setting. Remove the oil filter. Apply a film of oil to the gasket of a new filter, and install the new filter as per the manufacturer recommend tightness as listed on the package. Remove the oil filler plug on the left side of the engine case and pour 3 litres of 10W40 or 20W50 (depending on climate). Replace the oil filler plug.
SOURCE: 2003 vulcan 750-how/where to check engine oil level / noisy
there should be a little window just below the oil fill area that says high and low, that's where you gauge the level of oil you have. it's not a dipstick, and not very precise, but that's it.
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