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Harley-Davidson Dyna 2008 - CHANGING OIL AND FILTER

Harley-Davidson Dyna 2008
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6. Add oil, if required, to FULL mark (3). Do not overfill.
CHANGING OIL AND FILTER
TOOL NAMEPART NUMBER
OIL FILTER WRENCHHD-42311
OIL FILTER WRENCHHD-44067
NOTES
If the motorcycle is ridden hard, under dusty conditions,
or in cold weather, the oil and filter should be changed
more often.
All Dyna models are shipped from the factory with SAE
20W50 Harley-Davidson 360 Motor Oil.
All Dyna models come equipped from the factory with a
premium 5 micron synthetic media oil filter, Part No.
63798-99 (Chrome) or 63731-99 (Black). These are the
only recommended replacement filters.
1. Ride motorcycle until engine is warmed up to normal
operating temperature.
2. Unscrew and remove engine oil filler cap with attached
dipstick.
3. See Figure 1-3. Remove the engine oil drain plug with o-
ring. Allow oil to drain into a suitable container.
Use Harley-Davidson oil filter wrench for filter removal.
This tool can prevent damage to crankshaft position
sensor and/or sensor cable. (00192b)
4. See Figure 1-4. Remove the oil filter using the OIL FILTER
WRENCH (Part No. HD-42311) or OIL FILTER
WRENCH (Part No. HD-44067) . Clean the oil filter mount
flange of any old gasket material.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with forward controls, shift linkage may
have to be removed to provide enough clearance to remove
and install oil filter.
5. See Figure 1-5. Lube the gasket on new oil filter with
engine oil and install new filter. Hand tighten oil filter 1/2
to 3/4 turn after gasket contacts filter mounting surface.
Do NOT use oil filter wrench for oil filter installation.
6. See Figure 1-3. Install oil pan drain plug (1).
a. Inspect o-ring for tears or damage. Replace if
required. Wipe any foreign material from plug.
b. Install o-ring and drain plug. Tighten to 14-21 ft-
lbs (19.0-28.5 Nm).
7. Fill oil pan with the correct amount of oil. Use the proper
grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before
next oil change. Refer to Table 1-5.
a. Use 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters) of engine oil for a wet
capacity refill.
b. Use 3.0 quarts (2.7 liters) for a dry capacity refill.
NOTE
Use wet capacity for engines that have just had the oil
drained. Use dry capacity for engines that have been dis-
assembled, cleaned in solvent and dried.
8. Check engine oil level using cold check procedure.
9. Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain
plug and oil filter.
10. Check engine oil level using hot check procedure.
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Figure 1-3. Engine Oil Drain Plug (oil pan under
transmission, view from left side of vehicle)
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Figure 1-4. Oil Filter Wrench (Part No. HD-42311)
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Figure 1-5. Lubricating New Oil Filter Gasket
2008 Dyna Service: Maintenance 1-11

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