What oil does a Honda Shadow 1100 take?

What oil does a Honda Shadow 1100 take?

4 QTS GN4 Honda 10w-30 Oil.

How much oil does a vt1100 take?

4 Quarts of Honda GN4 10W-40 4-Stroke Motorcylce Oil.

How do you check the oil on a vt1100?

Pull out the dipstick from the oil filler hole to check the oil level. The oil level must be between the “maximum” and “minimum” markings on the dipstick. Pour oil into the motorcycle’s oil filler hole to increase the oil level if needed.

Where is the dipstick on a motorcycle?

You will find the dipstick low down on one side of the engine. Unscrew it counter-clockwise by hand, and wipe it on a rag or paper towel. Then place it back into the dipstick hole until it is resting on the thread – you don’t want to screw it back in at this stage.

How do you check the oil on a 2002 Honda Shadow?

Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler with your left hand. Pull the dipstick back out of the oil filler. Look at the oil level in relation to the “maximum” and “minimum” level marks inscribed into the dipstick. The oil level should be between the marks.

How do you use a dipstick?

With the engine off, open the car’s hood and find the dipstick. Pull the dipstick out from the engine and wipe any oil off from its end. Then insert the dipstick back into its tube and push it all the way back in. The dipstick shows the oil is low and needs to be topped off.

What do the dots on dipstick mean?

The dots are there to help you visualize where the level is. They DO NOT equate to one quart for each. If your oil level is at the bottom of the hashes, one quart should take it to the top as was posted before. Do NOT overfill.

What do the 5 holes on a dipstick mean?

The purpose of the holes on the dipstick (or hash marks, on some other cars) is to show you when it’s full (that’s the top hole) and when it’s down a quart (that’s the bottom hole). That way, you can tell how much oil to add; for example, if it’s halfway between the two holes, you need to add half a quart.