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08-30-2015, 12:04 PM
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Oil change
Just wondering about how much to put in, I just did a oil change on my 08 Nomad 1600 manual says 3.5 liters (3.7 qt) I haven't checked the sight glass yet but I've heard the manual isn't correct? Is this true? I tried searching the forum but could really find anything.
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Last edited by JayJay; 08-30-2015 at 12:09 PM.
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08-30-2015, 12:19 PM
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Drain oil and change oil filter, add 3.3 qts oil, run engine a few minutes , shut down and recheck after ten to fifteen minutes.
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08-30-2015, 12:53 PM
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3.3 qts verify with the sight glass
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08-30-2015, 04:21 PM
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Depends.
2.9 L (3.1 US qt, when filter is not removed) 3.1 L (3.3 US qt, when filter is removed) 3.5 L (3.7 US qt, when engine is completely disassembled and dry) I'm thinking 3.3 is about what you need if you swap the filter and drain the screen, too. But start with the lower amount, run it, then let it settle, and check in the sight glass. It's easier to add a bit than drain a bit. |
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08-30-2015, 07:13 PM
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I ended up putting 3.7L in put it right in the middle of the sight glass.
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08-30-2015, 08:54 PM
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It's a shame they didn't make them to hold 4 qts with a new filter
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08-31-2015, 03:17 AM
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So much simpler when you dont have to convert a universal measurement into 3qts & 8oz, (or is that 6 & 1/2 pint's), is'nt it. 
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