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I've changed oil in all kinds of vehicle for 40 years. Purchased an 07, GL 1800 yesterday (12,000 miles). Changed the oil + filter. Added 3.9 qts. No reading on dip stick. Topped it off with the remainder of the oil to make it an even 4 qts + it stll doesn't register on the dip stick, unless I screw the dipstick all the way in. The bike is on a level surface on the center stand. I've checked it cold and checked it after warming the bike up + then letting it sit for a few minutes, as the book says. Should I actually add a little mor oil to bring it up to the full mark on the dip stick?
I've changed oil in all kinds of vehicle for 40 years. Purchased an 07, GL 1800 yesterday (12,000 miles). Changed the oil + filter. Added 3.9 qts. No reading on dip stick. Topped it off with the remainder of the oil to make it an even 4 qts + it stll doesn't register on the dip stick, unless I screw the dipstick all the way in. The bike is on a level surface on the center stand. I've checked it cold and checked it after warming the bike up + then letting it sit for a few minutes, as the book says. Should I actually add a little mor oil to bring it up to the full mark on the dip stick?