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This part does not fit your . Be notified when item is back in stock Thank you, you will be notified when item is back in stock View Similar Items Everything you need for a complete engine oil and filter change. ...read more5 Qt. H-D 360 Motorcycle Oil Change Kit – Chrome Filter Everything you need for a complete engine oil and filter change. • 5 quarts Genuine H-D360 motorcycle oil • Chrome SuperPremium 5-micron oil filter • Package includes oil, SuperPremium5 oil filter and replacement O-Ring Fits '17-later Milwaukee Eight engine equipped models. Sold In Units: Each In the Box: 5 quarts oil, SuperPremium5 oil filter and replacement O-Ring Volume: 5 Quart, US liquid Featured H-D Dealership H-D Employee Sweepstakes Entry Verified Purchaser Top 10 Contributor Top 25 Contributor Top 50 Contributor Top 100 Contributor Top 250 Contributor This guide is designed to help you find the best oil for your Harley. While H-D supply their own oil, you definitely don’t have to use it to ensure your Harley runs smoothly. The chart below shows you the recommended engine oil and the amount of oil you need for each model. The chances are, your recommended oil will be 20W50 as that’s the most common grade for Harleys. Whether you’re running a 103, a Twin Cam or a Softail and whether you run Synthetic or Regular oil, the right oil will make all the difference. In air-cooled engine (like the ones found in most Harleys), heat can be an issue. That’s why it’s often better to choose a synthetic-based oil over a mineral (regular) oil as it’ll have better heat tolerance . With our oil selector, you’ll be able to choose a premium oil but save a few quid on the official Harley engine oil. We have researched the right oil to the best of our ability but it goes without saying: always consult your owner’s manual where you will find the manufacturer’s recommended engine oil. Table of ContentsHarley Engine Oil ChartThe recommended engine oil for all Harley Davidson models.
What You Need To KnowIf you better understand the differences between different engine oils, you’ll always pick the best one for your needs and budget. What’s the difference between different engine oils?Mineral oils are refined from petroleum, but even mineral oils contain some synthetic compounds or additives to improve them. Semi-synthetic oils are a blend of mineral and synthetic oils. They have definite improvements over pure mineral oils. Semi-synthetics can contain “hydrocracked” bases. Hydrocracked oils are mineral oils that have been subjected to intense pressure and temperature to change the structure of the molecules, making the resultant oil more stable and resistant to evaporation at higher temperatures. Semi-synthetic oils don’t cost much more than mineral oils do, but offer advantages over the latter. Full-synthetic oils, however, are far more expensive than mineral or semi-synthetic oils. Full-synthetics are man-made oils that have been tailored to give them certain advantages like the fact that they perform better in extreme temperatures, are less likely to evaporate or thin excessively in heat, etc. Full-synthetics contain poly-alpha-olefins (PAO) and esters. PAOs don’t gel at low temperatures, making them necessary for any true 0W oil. Esters are similar to PAOs but also help protect metal surfaces and offer good lubrication. Full-synthetic oils are expensive and, unless you are racing, not necessarily recommended for motorcycles. For the everyday rider, a semi-synthetic shear-stable 10W-40 oil with some ester content would be a great choice. What’s the best type of oil to use for road riding?Your ideal choice of oil would be an ester semi-synthetic 10W-40 or a 10W-30 that is also shear-stable. The fact that the oil is shear-stable is more important than the fact that it is semi-synthetic. You are still better off choosing shear-stable mineral-based oil than a low-quality semi-synthetic one that isn’t shear-stable. Only for frequent long-distance riders would the cost of a full-synthetic oil be worth it, as it can help save on oil changes and fuel costs. Does a high-performance oil produce more power?There will always be loss of engine output due to things like thermodynamics, which can’t be changed that much. However, some of that loss, about 6%, is due to oil drag. By using quality but low viscosity oil, this loss can be minimised and engine power increased. For a typical 100bhp motorcycle, a lighter engine oil might show a 2bhp peak improvement. Choosing the right oil filterIf you’re changing your engine oil, it makes sense to change the oil filter too. An oil filter removes tiny particles from the oil, helping to keep the oil fresher and work to its best ability for longer. A new filter costs a few quid and it only takes a couple of minutes to change. We’ve put together this Harley-Davidson oil filter chart to help you pick the best oil filter for your motorcycle. How To Change Your Motorcycle’s OilIf you’ve never changed your motorcycle’s oil before, you might be apprehensive but you needn’t be. With the right tools, anyone can change their engine oil in under an hour. We’ve put together this simple guide to help you through your first motorcycle oil change. Recommended Motorcycle Engine OilsThe table below shows all the different engine oils available for your Harley Davidson engine. We’ve listed the best motorcycle engine oil available, from Mineral-based engine oils to Semi-Synthetic, right up to Fully Synthetic, top-quality ester-based oils. The table has been compiled from owner reviews and ratings and manufacturer-specified oil, where applicable. 20W50 Mineral based. Mineral oil based 4-stroke engine oil for all Harley Davidson & Metric V-Twin Cruisers. Provides protection over a wide range of operating conditions. Promotes a high level of engine cleanliness.
20W40 Semi Synthetic. Four stroke engine oil is ideal for Harley engines. Exceeds the requirements of the manufacturer. Offers excellent high mileage engine protection. 20W50 Fully Synthetic. This is the best quality oil Harley engine oil. 100% synthetic 4-Stroke lubricant with Ester technology. Engineered for 2 cylinder engines and meets Harley Davidson spec. Meets JASO MA2 specifications for optimal wet clutch performance and suitable for catalytic converters. What does Engine Oil Do?A good engine oil lubricates, protects, cleans, and cools the engine to keep it running smoothly. Engine oil provides lubrication between the individual engine components, reducing friction. It does so by providing a slippery film between the moving parts in the running engine. This ensures that the engine can run efficiently, at optimal performance and with increased power. Lubrication is also vitally important at start-up. Here, the cold oil in the oil sump needs to be quickly pumped back into the engine so that it can provide lubrication. This allows for an ideal cranking speed to turn over the engine. In order to ensure that that oil can flow quickly at start-up, but also provide enough of a film to protect the engine when running, an engine needs an oil with different viscosity ranges. Engine oil creates a film on moving parts in the engine, which acts as a protective layer. By preventing and minimising metal-to-metal contact, wear of these components is reduced. Engine oil has another way it protects the engine. Combustion by-products, oxidation and contamination from condensation all form acids. If left unchecked, these acids can cause corrosion in the engine, which can lead to components failing. Engine oil ensures that this does not happen and so protects the engine. For an engine to run optimally, it needs to be clean. Deposits in the engine can gum it up and reduce its performance. Further, unnecessary wear and damage in an engine can be caused by microscopic contaminants. For perspective, a single hair is 100 microns thick. Contaminants as small as 5 to 20 microns could easily cause damage to an engine. Engine oil keeps the engine clean by holding these contaminants in suspension until they can be removed via the oil filter. Engine oil also prevents damaging deposits from forming. Finally, engine oil also helps to keep the engine cool. Heat is caused by the friction between the moving parts as well as by combustion. The radiator is responsible for cooling the top part of the engine. Cooling the rest of the engine, like the pistons, rod bearings, timing gears, crankshaft, camshaft etc., is up to engine oil. As oil passes over these heated surfaces, it absorbs the heat. This hot oil then travels to the oil sump, where it is cooled by the air surrounding it. What is Multigrade Oil?Oil is thick and viscous when it is cold and then thins as it warms up. Cold thick oil struggles to circulate as the engine is started, but using a thinner oil here would mean that, once heated, the oil would be too thin to adequately protect the engine. The answer is using a multigrade oil. This oil, due to the addition of polymer, has two different viscosity grades. By adding a polymer to a thin oil base, it is possible to have an oil that performs well in both hot and cold conditions. The polymer ensures that as the oil is heated, the rate of thinning is slowed down. It also ensures that, as the oil cools, the rate of thickening is slowed too. Multigrade oil is identifiable by its two numbers, say 10W-40. The first number 10W (W stands for Winter) refers to the viscosity of the oil at a low temperature. A lower number would mean a thinner oil, so a 5W would be thinner than a 10W. A 0W oil would be the thinnest at cold temperature. The second number, 40, refers to the viscosity of the oil at a high temperature, which will always be measured at 100 °C. Again, a lower number means a thinner oil, so, at 100 °C, a 30 oil would be thinner than the 40 oil. It is, of course, important to follow the guidelines of the manufacturer in choosing the correct multigrade oil for your motorcycle. Synthetic Engine Oils Common QuestionsWe’ve answered some of the most common questions when it comes to synthetic motorcycle engine oil. Will my engine consume more synthetic oil?Not likely. In modern engines, most oil consumption happens due to evaporation at high temperatures. Synthetic oils, however, tend to be far more resistant to evaporation, especially if they contain ester and PAO, so oil consumption should be lower with a synthetic. Irrelevant of oil type, oil consumption will go up in engines with defective seals, and worn valve guides and piston rings. Here, one might as well use a cheaper oil instead of a synthetic one. Is synthetic oil compatible with other engine oil?Synthetic oil is fully compatible with any other engine oil. Provided the oil is for a 4- stroke engine, one can safely mix any type of oil irrelevant of what its base is or what it contains, be it mineral, semi-synthetic, hydrocracked synthetic, PAO, ester, etc. The exception here would be Castor-oil-based racing oils. Will a synthetic oil void my warranty?As long as you follow the instructions in your handbook in regards to the viscosity ranges and API of an oil, you can use whichever oil you choose, including synthetics, without affecting your warranty. The choice of brand is also up to you as OEMs, by law, cannot prescribe this. Are synthetic oils worth the extra cost?This depends. For a great bike in a great condition, the right synthetic oil will help keep maintenance costs down, lower fuel costs, and keep it running like new. For an oil-guzzling older model, synthetic oils may just not be worth the price. Motorcycle Engine Oil FAQCan I use car engine oil in my motorcycle? Does
engine oil have an expiry date? What are the most critical areas where the oil flows? What does my oil filter do and do I need to replace it? What is the difference between a mineral, semi-synthetic, and full-synthetic engine oil? Why does a 2-stroke oil have to be mixed with fuel? Is any engine oil better than no engine oil? Why do some engines burn oil? Can I top up my engine with a different type of oil? Do I need to warm up my engine before riding? Do I need to regularly change my oil? What's the best type of oil to use in a road bike? How does oil 'cling' onto the engine's internals? Engine Oil GlossaryWhen it comes to motorcycle engine oil, there are a lot of terms that get thrown around. We’ve created this quick glossary to help you understand what everything means. Anti-Wear
Agent Corrosion Inhibitor Detergent Hydrocracking Oxidation inhibitor Synthetic lubricant Viscosity Questions? Tips, Errors?We work hard to keep our motorcycle oil chooser up to date but if you spot any errors or you can help us fill out any missing info, we’d love to hear from you. Likewise, if you have a question, just enter it in the comments box below and we’ll get back to you straight away. Thank you! How many quarts does a HarleyFill the primary with oil
It helps to use a funnel designed for a primary case. Harley Davidson Softails require one quart of primary fluid.
How much oil goes in a Harley primary?The primary is only supposed to be filled up to the BOTTOM of the clutch spring. Start with one QT and add little by little until the level reaches the bottom of the shiny ring at the bottom of the clutch pack housing.
How many quarts of oil go in a HarleyFill the transmission with 20-24 oz. (591.5-709.8 ml) of Harley-Davidson TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT (Part No. 99892-84 (qt.) or 99891-84 (gal.)).
How much oil does a Twin Cam Harley take?The engine oil capacity is 3 quarts (2,800 ml; 100 imp fl oz). Most likely there is still oil left over in the sump, so fill it with 2 quarts (1,900 ml; 67 imp fl oz) and check the dip stick. Add oil until the oil level is between the low and high indicators on the dip stick. Replace the fill cap.
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