Where is the window to read the oil level onmy 1994 k1100rs? and how much oil do i put into it? do I top it off to the lip? and what kind of oil, is there an alternative at Pep Boys/Auto Zone?
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Locate the oil dipstick which will be made of black plastic with a raised lip for turning. The dipstick will either be under the seat on the top of the engine or on the lower side of the engine. Once located, unscrew and wipe off excessive oil. Reinsert dipstick but do not screw it in, then remove the dipstick and hold it horizontal to read the level, which should be between the two marks on the end. If the oil level is near the bottom mark, add enough oil to increase it as close to the top mark without exceeding the top mark.
Remember to stand the bike upright before checking the oil level, if oil is needed you should speak to the shop who did your last service. Ask them the grade of oil they use as a standard, purchase some new oil and top up as nessesary. If you did the service yourself and you can't remember the type and grade of oil you used, it would be best to change it and enter the details into the service book. Remember to always check the oil level standing upright as the oil level on the side stand will be totally different.
the reason only main dealers should perform this operation is that the atf has to be over 80 degrees celcius to obtain a true level reading. you should be able to check it yourself, you will need to give the car a good run, putting plenty of load on the gearbox. (ie. rapid accelerations, uphill etc) as this will heat the fluid to the desired temperature range. then get under the gearbox, and there should be a 5mm hex key bolt in the gearbox sump. remove the plug, if oil comes out then the transmission is over full. if no fluid comes out then you will need to top it up. this is accomplished by removing a black and red blanking plug where the dipstick should be. just top up the fluid till it drips out of the level hole. ( PLEASE NOTE, THE VEHICLE MUST BE LEVEL TO OBTAIN CORRECT LEVEL, ALSO VEHICLE MUST BE IDLING IN EITHER PARK OR NEUTRAL AS THIS ALLOWS THE FLUID FLYWHEEL TO BE FULL ASWELL )
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