Oldfeller--FSO wrote on 11/01/10 at 05:43:17:
So it gets down to -- what is the answer to the question on the table.
Back to the question that is on the table -- which one is the Suzuki/Clymer goof this time? The 2.5 quart amount of oil or the inspection method?.....
The oil inspection method is correct, and here's why:
I owned a 1977 Yamaha XS750D. Adding the book amount of oil after an oil change caused the level to read too high on the dipstick.
I owned a 1981 Honda GL1100. Adding the book amount of oil after an oil change caused the level to read too high in the sight window.
I owned a 1981 Honda GL500. Adding the book amount of oil after an oil change caused the level to read too high on the dipstick.
I own a 2001 Honda ST1100. Adding the book amount of oil after an oil change caused the level to read too high in the sight window.
I own a 2005 Honda GL1800. Adding the book amount of oil after an oil change caused the level to read too high on the dipstick.
Pretty consistent.
Why on Earth would I believe that my Savage would be any different.....it isn't.
I find that 2.0 quarts after an oil and filter change in the Savage puts me halfway between the two marks.....even though the book calls for 2.5 quarts in this case.