Where the drain plug is located?
The drain plug is a large nut or plug located under the oil pan at the bottom of the engine.
Where is Harley oil drain plug?
The oil drain plug can be found under the frame, just below the seat – and a little behind it. The drain plug can be removed by using a ratchet and 5/8-inch socket. Remove the plug by hand as soon as it is loose to avoid dropping it into the oil pan once it is loose.
What size is a Harley Davidson drain plug?
M18x1. 5×12 Magnetic Drain Plug for Harley Davidson Harley Davidson’s Porsche-designed V Rod engines require only one drain plug – for the engine oil, transmission oil, and for the primary chain case. This drain plug works for all three and is equipped with a 1/2″ diameter high-temperature magnet.
Where is the oil sump located?
The oil sump is generally bolted on at the lowest point of the engine, below the crank mechanism on the crankcase. It features an oil drain plug, the opening of which in the oil sump allows the oil to drain out when changed.
Where is the oil pan located at?
The oil pan is attached to the bottom of the engine with bolts and is the reservoir for oil that gets pumped throughout the engine to lubricate, clean and cool moving parts. A pump forces the oil from the pan through a filter to remove dirt and other debris before it circulates through the engine.
How do you change the oil on a Harley Davidson?
Changing your oil: step-by-step
- Warm engine up to operating temperatures (go for a short ride).
- Locate engine oil drain (some oil tanks have hoses hanging with a removal plug; other tanks just have a plug at the bottom).
- Remove the oil drain plug and catch oil into a pan.
- Replace the oil drain plug.
How often do you change the primary oil in a Harley?
While some may recommend having different intervals for all 3 components, we like to change the oil in all 3 every time we do a change, which is typically every 3000-4000 miles. Consult your owner’s manual for recommended numbers, but the fresher you keep the oil, the better the bike will run.