Special Tools
| Description | Part Number | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | HD-42311 | 1 |
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | HD-44067-A | 1 |
Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2014 FLHTKSE. Change engine oil at the first 1,600 km (1000 mi) for a new engine and at regular intervals in normal service at warm or moderate temperatures.
Change oil change at more frequent intervals in cold weather or severe operating conditions. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Winter Lubrication.
Twin Cam equipped vehicles require the premium oil filter, available in chrome (Part No. 63798-99A) or black Part No. 63731-99A).
NOTICE
Do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the engine. (00184a)
WARNINGBe sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected, which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
- Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature. Turn off engine.
- Remove filler plug/dipstick.
- See Figure 1. Remove the oil drain plug (2). Do not remove hex plug (3) or transmission drain plug (1). Allow oil to drain completely.
| 1. | Replace drain plug O-ring if damaged. | |
NOTICE Use Harley-Davidson oil filter wrench for filter removal. This tool can prevent damage to crankshaft position sensor and/or sensor cable. (00192b) | ||
| 2. | Remove the oil filter using OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-42311) or OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-44067-A) and hand tools. Do not use with air tools. | |
| 3. | Clean the oil filter mount flange of any old gasket material. | |
| 4. | See Figure 2. Lubricate gasket with clean engine oil. Install new oil filter on filter mount. Hand-tighten oil filter one-half to three-quarters of a turn after gasket first contacts filter mounting surface. Do NOT use oil filter wrench for installation. | |
| 5. | Install engine oil drain plug. Tighten to 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs). NOTE Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before the next oil change. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication: Synthetic Oil → Recommended Engine Oils for recommended oil. | |
| 6. | Initially add 2.8 L (3.0 qt) of engine oil. | |
| 7. | Verify proper oil level. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Oil Level. a. Perform engine oil level cold check. b. Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter. c. Perform engine oil level hot check. |
| 1 | Transmission drain plug (right side) |
| 2 | Engine oil drain plug and O-ring |
| 3 | Hex plug (do not remove) |
Figure 1. Oil Pan
| 1 | Thin film of oil ONLY |
| 2 | Oil filter |
| 3 | Mounting plate |
Figure 2. Applying Thin Oil Film