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Z400 Checking oil level
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Posted by: acw592

Sorry for the stupid question, but I'm looking at a Z400 at a honda dealership. It is used and was raced in hare scrambles. They told me the previous owner kept up on the maintenance, but when I pulled the dipstick from the oil tank, the oil was barely on the end of it. On my Honda's, you have to get the engine warmed up for a few min., then shut it off and let it sit for a couple min., then check the oil level. Is that how you check the Z's? Thanks

Posted by: quad97

yes, if it has been sitting for awhile some of the oil can run back into the motor. check it without screwing the dipstick in.

Posted by: jherbie28

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Originally posted by quad97
yes, if it has been sitting for awhile some of the oil can run back into the motor. check it without screwing the dipstick in.

yep