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Old 06-12-13, 20:10
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Originally Posted by waynovetten View Post
Well I'd beg to differ when checking the oil doing it cold is pointless it's dry sump you need to do it when warm
Don't think anyone is remotely suggesting checking the oil when cold?

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Originally Posted by -ralph- View Post
Any idea approx how much I need to drain?
Take it out in stages, say 200ml at a time, then check level as per manual after starting the engine and revving it etc. Then see where you're at.

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Originally Posted by -ralph- View Post
Does your oil level show at all at the bottom of the dipstick when cold?
I don't recall ever looking to see?

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Originally Posted by -ralph- View Post
Does it have a tendancy to piss up the breather into the airbox when overfilled? If so I'll need to check that too now.
Yes. The airbox is where all the excess will go over time. The drain tube will be full and likely to have backed-up into the airbox. Take the plug out of the airbox drain tube and leave it to run out over night.