Too much oil? - SV650.org

07-05-06, 12:48 PM

Does it matter if i put a little too much oil in?

rictus01 · 07-05-06, 01:09 PM

Hi ryancor,

in answer to your question, how much more?

but in general, unlike some engines which will just spit it out the SV doesn't like over filling, at best it'll run smokey, you may have gear selection problems or clutch slip or even blow a seal.

I'd take it out, fill to below the top line, try getting a plastic measuring jug and filling from that in future.

Cheers Mark,

07-05-06, 09:43 PM

Mark,

thanks for your quick reply. I had just changed the oil and was getting ready for work when I realised there was too much in there. I was going to ride it anyway beleiving it would burn it off! I let some oil out and was late for work but i'm glad I did. You've probably just saved me a repair bill. Thanks again.

07-05-06, 12:48 PM	#1
ryancor Guest Posts: n/a	Too much oil? Does it matter if i put a little too much oil in?

07-05-06, 01:09 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Hi ryancor, in answer to your question, how much more? but in general, unlike some engines which will just spit it out the SV doesn't like over filling, at best it'll run smokey, you may have gear selection problems or clutch slip or even blow a seal. I'd take it out, fill to below the top line, try getting a plastic measuring jug and filling from that in future. Cheers Mark, __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

07-05-06, 09:43 PM	#3
ryancor Guest Posts: n/a	Mark, thanks for your quick reply. I had just changed the oil and was getting ready for work when I realised there was too much in there. I was going to ride it anyway beleiving it would burn it off! I let some oil out and was late for work but i'm glad I did. You've probably just saved me a repair bill. Thanks again.