hey everyone, I know this is a potentially stupid question but im not too familiar with the dry-sump oil system in my 400ex (2001)
I’ve noticed that sometimes when I check my oil its extremely low, and other times I check it and its got lots. I always check the oil on flat ground. I put the 1.7 litres of oil in that Honda recommends when I first changed the oil, and I know the quad isn’t burning or leaking any oil. what causes this large discrepancy in oil level? I don’t want to over or under fill the reservoir.
does it have to do with the temperature of the engine? should I run the engine for a bit before I check the oil, to heat the block (thereby expanding the metal and displacing the oil into the oil reservoir?)
am I overthinking this? lol
thanks for any input.
I’ve noticed that sometimes when I check my oil its extremely low, and other times I check it and its got lots. I always check the oil on flat ground. I put the 1.7 litres of oil in that Honda recommends when I first changed the oil, and I know the quad isn’t burning or leaking any oil. what causes this large discrepancy in oil level? I don’t want to over or under fill the reservoir.
does it have to do with the temperature of the engine? should I run the engine for a bit before I check the oil, to heat the block (thereby expanding the metal and displacing the oil into the oil reservoir?)
am I overthinking this? lol
thanks for any input.
