jmf Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'm changing the gear oil in the rear drive of my 06 GS. I emptied out 12 ounces. I'm figuring that to be 354 ml. Is my math off or was my final drive waaaay over filled. Dealer changed the drive oil at 24000 miles. So is 180 ml a tick over 6 ounces? Thanks Matt Link to comment
T__ Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Matt, not sure where you got the 354 ml from but that is W-A-Y too much.. It should have had about 22 ml in it (about 7.5 ounces).. Yes, 180 ml is about 6 ounces.. Twisty Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yes, if you pulled out 12 ounces, it was definitely way over filled. Why not take what you pulled out and go speak, nicely, with the service manager from where it was done. Yes, 180ml is the correct fill quantity, which is right around 6 ounces (fl, US). Link to comment
jmf Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 My first clue was when i removed the drain plug before dropping the drive. The fluid flowed out pretty steady for about 15 seconds. Back together with 180 ml. At 180 the fluid was just starting to flow out the drain hole. Matt Link to comment
JayW Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Yet another example of why I service my own bike when I can. Jay Link to comment
Harry_Wilshusen Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 It sounds like they filled it twice. Link to comment
jmf Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Ive learned if you want it done correct do it yourself. I probably would not have done the fluid change if not for the new fill level. I believe for the most part dealers are pretty good. I'm lucky that i have always done and enjoyed maintenance on all my vehicles. Matt Link to comment
jmf Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 It sounds like they filled it twice. Kinda what i was thinking. Link to comment
97oilhead Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 It sounds like they filled it twice. Kinda what i was thinking. Wonder if it never got drained, just refilled? Link to comment
Fubar Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Matt, not sure where you got the 354 ml from but that is W-A-Y too much.. It should have had about 22 ml in it (about 7.5 ounces).. Yes, 180 ml is about 6 ounces.. Twisty Look at any Pepsi/Coke/etc. can for this conversion, 12 fl. oz. = 354 ml. Link to comment
Fubar Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Yet another example of why I service my own bike when I can. Jay Good advice. My bike's tires were over-inflated when I picked it up, over 50 PSI in the front, 60 in the rear! Rides a lot better with 38-42 lbs. Link to comment
Dave_C Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Yet another example of why I service my own bike when I can. Jay +1 Servicing your own bike not only saves money, but the dealer is not nearly as a.r. as I am. Link to comment
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