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400ex engine oil disapear
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Posted by: randelator

ok first of all sorry for my typing (i am french) i just bought a 400ex for my wife than i decide to put fresh oil in it and new filter,wich i did like the manual said 1.89 quart of oil,than i warm her up and check the oil level on the stick.... no oil so i put more in for a total of 2 quart and still no oil,so i put more for a total of 2.5 quart of oil satrt her again took a little ride and let her rest for a min or 2 and check oil again... still no oil, i touch the oil rad and hose and they were warm, and i still got the stock oil tanks and no the oil filter was not misplace, so tell my guys where the oil is and why is it happening thanks!!! oh and no there is no oil leak and she dont burn oil , and when removing the screw near the oil line on the engine there was oil but way more than flush at the tread like supposed to any help would be appreciated thanks steve!!!

Posted by: buster024

When you say there's no oil, do you mean there's nothing on the dipstick, or nothing coming out of the bottom of the engine compartment when the oil screw is out?

Posted by: randelator

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Originally posted by buster024
When you say there's no oil, do you mean there's nothing on the dipstick, or nothing coming out of the bottom of the engine compartment when the oil screw is out?

i mean no oil on the dipstick,and too much inside the engine

Posted by: buster024

I'm not sure why there is no oil on your dip. I would probably recommend draining the engine compartment (both sides), and refilling with the proper amount. I know the stock oil tank and engine compartment will hold more than the recommended amount, but I don't think it's a real great idea to have it filled to the brim.

Posted by: randelator

quote:
Originally posted by buster024
I'm not sure why there is no oil on your dip. I would probably recommend draining the engine compartment (both sides), and refilling with the proper amount. I know the stock oil tank and engine compartment will hold more than the recommended amount, but I don't think it's a real great idea to have it filled to the brim.

i did remove all oil after i saw no oil on the dip stick , and refill her again, and after 2,5 quart of oil (wich is .6 quarts over the spec) still no oil on the stick!!!!

Posted by: buster024

I believe that since Canada is farther north on the map, it must be flowing the oil back south away from the oil box. Turn the bike around. It should fix the problem.

Posted by: randelator

quote:
Originally posted by buster024
I believe that since Canada is farther north on the map, it must be flowing the oil back south away from the oil box. Turn the bike around. It should fix the problem.

nice joke bro, by the way oregon is pretty close to canada so you should have the same prob,but anyway thats wont help me fix my prob but thanks anyway!!!

Posted by: buster024

It could also be because the world spins faster in Canada....

Posted by: sc400ex_rider

did you drain both drain plugs? i usually put one qt. in run it about 30 sec or 1 min and the put in another, than im done. its tricky the first time. once i had oil bubblin out my oil tank.
LOL

Posted by: atvn

My Thoughts,

Double check the filter and spring. O-ring on filter should face out.

Then:

You might want to check the oil screen that is in the bottom of the oil tank.

If that looks fine then I would start checking each oil line one at a time to make sure oil comes out of it when unhooked.

Remember oil is cheap compared to an engine overhaul. Take your time and systematically eliminate each possibility.

Posted by: crazy4number8

Don't feel Bad I have a 2002 honda 400ex and I can't find where my oil is going.Now I have had tons on wheeler 2 and 4 wheel,but this is the first one I have ever had that I can't find no oil on the dipstick.Its been like this for 4 months I just change it regular and ride it.I have yet changed oil and found to where it was down any.

Posted by: BrandonV

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Originally posted by crazy4number8
Don't feel Bad I have a 2002 honda 400ex and I can't find where my oil is going.Now I have had tons on wheeler 2 and 4 wheel,but this is the first one I have ever had that I can't find no oil on the dipstick.Its been like this for 4 months I just change it regular and ride it.I have yet changed oil and found to where it was down any.

Thats whats happening to me too. I dont no where it goes?haha

Posted by: TripleR400

let your engine idle for three minutes before turning it off and then check dont rev up your motor at all for for those three minutes