How much oil?

[newtriker]

I want to change the oil in my GL 1800 (motor trike conversion). How much oil does it take? I'm using synthetic. Thanks.

 

[Trikerjim]

It will take 1 gallon (4 qts.). That should put it right on the full mark. I buy mine in 1 gallon jugs (Shell Rotela T Synthetic).

 

[The Wolf]

I am sure I put 3.5 litres in my 1800 motortrike.

 

[John Luciano]

Yes 3.5 is a bit under 4 qts with a new filter. the extra once or 2 will not hurt it.

 

[Gideon]

Honda calls for 3.9 qts. in both the 1500 and the 1800.

However, like so many others, I put in the full 4 qts.

I also use Rotella T6 5-40 Synthetic Oil and a PurolatorPure One PL14610 Oil Filter. This filter is a 1/2" longer than stock.

Also, Don't forget to drain the Crankcase Breather.

 

[W3JNP]

I want to change the oil in my GL 1800 (motor trike conversion). How much oil does it take? I'm using synthetic. Thanks.

A suggestion.

I've found that on my trike I get a more complete oil drain when I slightly elevate the rear by driving it up on a 2x6. I've found changing oil with my trike level, that a bit of the old oil will not drain out.

I put the old oil in empty gallon milk jugs for disposal and can see the difference if I don't elevate the rear slightly.

When I changed oil on two wheels I always put a 2x6 under the rear tire and had the bike on the sidestand. The amount of oil that came out always filled an empty one gallon milk jug.

 

[Rabidd]

I am new to Trike Talk and to Honda GL 1800 trikes. How do you drain the crankcase breather? Thanks

 

[rhino 2]

I am new to Trike Talk and to Honda GL 1800 trikes. How do you drain the crankcase breather? Thanks

Welcome to Trike-Talk....ThumbUp I don't have the answer for you but I'm sure someone will chime in with the info....

 

[bayoudave]

Welcome to Trike-Talk....ThumbUp I don't have the answer for you but I'm sure someone will chime in with the info....

Found this on the Internet.

 

[paid4c4]

With filter 4Quarts will work just fine. I use Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic 05-40 oil. Wally World for 19 dollars a gallon jug. You may want to add a magnetic oil filler plug and don't forget a new crush ring on the plug.<br />
Bill

 

[zzcop8]

I want to change the oil in my GL 1800 (motor trike conversion). How much oil does it take? I'm using synthetic. Thanks.

Do not use full synthetic if it says energy conserving, it will mess your clutch up. Rotella T 6 is great and it says Jaso ma on the back label which means it is good to use on a wet clutch application as the GL1800 is

 

[bikerbillone]

This thread is amazing, the OP is 2009.

 

[paid4c4]

This thread is amazing, the OP is 2009.

This thread is just like the energizer bunny it just won't die!