Special Tools
DescriptionPart NumberQty.
OIL FILTER WRENCH
HD-42311
1
OIL FILTER WRENCH
HD-44067
1

NOTE
  1. Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature. Turn off engine.
  2. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Checking and Adding Oil → Checking Oil Tank Level. Remove the oil filler plug/dipstick.
  3. See Figure 1. Remove the oil tank drain plug and O-ring (2). Drain engine oil.
NOTICE
Use Harley-Davidson oil filter wrench for filter removal. This tool can prevent damage to crankshaft position sensor and/or sensor cable. (00192b)
1. See Figure 2. Remove the oil filter using the OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-42311) or OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-44067). Clean the oil filter mounting surface of any old gasket material.
2. See Figure 3. Install new oil filter.
a. Lubricate gasket with clean engine oil.
b. Install new oil filter on filter mount.
c. 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.
3. See Figure 1. Install oil tank drain plug (2).
a. Inspect O-ring for tears or damage. Replace if necessary. Clean magnetic drain plug.
b. Install 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 → Recommended Engine Oils.
4. Refer to Table 1. Add an initial volume of engine oil.
Table 1. Engine Oil Capacity
ITEM
CAPACITY
qt
L
Engine oil
3.0
2.84
  1. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Checking and Adding Oil → Checking Oil Tank Level. Fully install oil filler plug/dipstick in oil tank.
    2. NOTE
    Add engine oil only when oil is at normal operating temperature. Filling the engine oil tank to the FULL HOT mark when the oil is below operating temperature can lead to excessive oil in the air cleaner.
  2. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Checking and Adding Oil → Engine Oil Level. Verify that oil level is above the FILL mark on the dipstick.
    1. Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
    2. Run motorcycle until engine oil reaches at least 93 °C (200 °F).
    3. Allow to idle on jiffy stand for 1-2 minutes. Turn off engine.
    4. If necessary, add oil to bring oil level to the FULL HOT mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill oil tank.
1Frame connection for oil tank drain hose
2Oil tank drain plug and O-ring
Figure 1. Oil Tank Drain Plug: Softail Models
Figure 2. Oil Filter Wrenches
Figure 3. Lubricating New Oil Filter Gasket