I changed oil and filter on my Vulcan 800 classic 2001 when starting it oil and coolant lights are on and don't go out. @
SOURCE: oil capacity
The oil capacity of a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 is 2.9L with a filter change, 2.8L without, and 3.1L for a dry engine.
SOURCE: 2001 Kawasaki vulcan 800
The two switches you are having problems with are thermetically controlled; they can easily short out which will cause the light to stay on. First what I'd like you to do is disconnect them at the sending unit, if the lights still stay on you have a short somewhere deeper in the wiring. Most likely it will be a grounded wire. If the lights do go off you will then want to use an OHM meter to check continuity at the senders. If you get solid resistance then the sending unit is shorted out, if one remains open then isolate the other. You may have a situation that one switch is causing both to stay lit.
Let me know if this helps you out at all. Tell me if you don't have the resources to co the diagnostics as described and I'll be happy to give you a work around. We will just have to be a little creative.
Either way let me know and I'll be happy to help you resolve the issue. I'm inclined to thing your problem is a short not a heat related issue since both sending units are both indicating a problem.
Regards,
RSelvy
SOURCE: I have a 2001 Vulcan Classic 1500 and I need to
Use 10w40 motor oil in the gear box. Don't use any synthetic oils, oil marked "EC", or oil with "special" additives. Stick with the major brands; Pennzoil, Quaker State, Mobil or Shell. If in a hot area like Texas or New Mexico go with 20w50. Definitely change the oil filter.
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SOURCE: I need to kniow what type of oil to use in my 2001
Use 10w40 motor oil in the gear box. Don't use any synthetic oils, oil marked "EC", or oil with "special" additives. Stick with the major brands; Pennzoil, Quaker State, Mobil or Shell. If in a hot area like Texas or New Mexico go with 20w50.
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Compression ratio: 9.0 :1 Carburetion: Digital Fuel Injection, two 36mm throats
Minimum fuel grade: 90 octane Valve arrangement: SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Type: Liquid-cooled 50-degree V-twin Transmission: Wet clutch, 5 speeds
Displacement, bore x stroke: 1470cc Final drive: Shaft, 2.619:1
SOURCE: i have an 800 kawasaki vulcan classic changed the
These circuits are controlled by a basic component being a sender unit. remove each of these and check that they are working properly using a multi-meter. If they show a continuous circuit when cold then they are faulty. If they are fine then check your manual and see if there is a simple diagnostic that is displayed by these lights being on
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