Oil change full 5 Qts Concours 14

[gilio76]

since I started using the full 5 Qts of oil on the C14 as suggested in the manual it feels much smoother when shifting gears, better engine temperature highly recommended full 5 QTS 10w40 when engine is dry and filter removal and new filter also FRAM filter PH6017A you can get from ANY AUTOZONE FOR less than $6 also motorcycle regular oil 10w40 works or full shynthetic works your choice.  I personally use synthetic

[stevewfl]

welcome to the forum.

for >103,000 miles "Rotella T6" oil (4.5-5 quarts per change) and a purolater filter has served me well on mine, too

[gilio76]

Thank you

[gPink]

since I started using the full 5 Qts of oil on the C14 as suggested in the manual it feels much smoother when shifting gears, better engine temperature highly recommended full 5 QTS 10w40 when engine is dry and filter removal and new filter also FRAM filter PH6017A you can get from ANY AUTOZONE FOR less than $6 also motorcycle regular oil 10w40 works or full shynthetic works your choice.  I personally use synthetic

Welcome gilio. Since your engine will never be dry again 4.5 qts should be enough.

[Conrad]

5 quarts is overfull.

A Fram oil filter?   

[Gigantor]

5 quarts is overfull.

A Fram oil filter?   

+2 You are better off with the oem, Fram filters have a reputation for poor quality

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21883344-Tech-Review-The-Long-Waited-FRAM-OIL-FILTER-REVIEW

[Bike Habit]

X2! I stopped using orange filters about 10 years ago after hearing how crummy they were! OEM filters on the bikes, and Purolators in the cages...

[JerBear]

welcome to the forum.

for >103,000 miles "Rotella T6" oil (4.5-5 quarts per change) and a purolater filter has served me well on mine, too

I too use this combo the Purolater isn't recommended for motorcycles but I wanted to live on the edge and see if anything can test the mad PAWAH of KIPASS

[Scaffolder]

Welcome to the forum.
I think that 4.5-4.7 is the recommended amount. I wouldn't overfill.
Is your bike on the center stand in the picture?

[MAN OF BLUES]

I don't care what filter you use, you overfilled the system by a pint...

man, is oil changing that difficult??

the sightglass is checked with both tires on the ground, not on centerstand.

[VirginiaJim]

There's a sightglass?

[maxtog]

There's a sightglass?

Yeah, it is that thing that is impossible to see while sitting on the bike trying to keep it level (and no, I can't get mine on the centerstand).  I will take my phone and reach down and get a photo of it so I can tell the level, if having to do it alone.

Generally it is not a good idea to overfill.  As for filters, I discovered the K&N with the hex nut and I am sold on it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E2CVIS   it is very rare to see anything with that many reviews (342) on Amazon have a nearly PERFECT score (4..

[clogan]

Yeah, it is that thing that is impossible to see while sitting on the bike trying to keep it level (and no, I can't get mine on the centerstand).  /snip...

Max:
Why can't you get yours on the center stand? That would seem to be the primary problem, especially where tire, brake, oil maintenance is concerned. If you solve your center stand challenge, you may find that many other things are more easily addressed.

[VirginiaJim]

Like world peace?

[VirginiaJim]

Yeah, it is that thing that is impossible to see while sitting on the bike trying to keep it level (and no, I can't get mine on the centerstand).  I will take my phone and reach down and get a photo of it so I can tell the level, if having to do it alone.

Generally it is not a good idea to overfill.  As for filters, I discovered the K&N with the hex nut and I am sold on it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E2CVIS   it is very rare to see anything with that many reviews (342) on Amazon have a nearly PERFECT score (4. .

We have a center stand?

[maxtog]

Max: Why can't you get yours on the center stand? That would seem to be the primary problem, especially where tire, brake, oil maintenance is concerned. If you solve your center stand challenge, you may find that many other things are more easily addressed.

My bike is lowered, so getting it on the center stand alone is extremely difficult.  With help from someone else I can do it, by backing the bike onto a 1" or so board first.

Amazing what difference an inch can make

[VirginiaJim]

So many ways to go with this....

[maxtog]

So many ways to go with this....

I know, I left it wiiiiiiiiiiiide open for people to go crazy....

[elp_jc]

Amount of oil depends on how much was drained, so there's NO specific amount to fill with. Get it to the top mark AFTER running the engine and letting it sit. And yes, on the centerstand; that's what it's for too (if somebody doesn't believe that, check the difference ). It should take anywhere from 4-1/2 to 5 qts indeed. I drain oil in my vehicles overnight, so I believe mine will take 5 too, or very close to that. But I always leave 1/2-qt out until starting the engine, so I don't accidentally overfill it... but nothing an oil extractor can't fix if that happens, so no biggie . Finally, can't believe this bike takes 5 qts; that's awesome; the more the better. It's the same amount the 550HP GTR with 2 big turbos takes; unbelievable for Nissan to only allow that paltry amount. Anyway, have my first trip on Friday, and will be changing the oil for the first time over the weekend, even if I don't get to the magical 500 miles. Have a good one folks.

[stevewfl]

Like world peace?

^^^