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About to do the first service oil change on the CARC, tranny, and motor on my ‘17 Stelvio. It’s got about 700 miles on it now. Per alot of post with CARC guys using 75w-90 in their CARC and tranny, I’m gonna go that route. Couldn’t find any 85w-90 anyway. I picked up some full syn Lucas 75w-90. Got the Motul syn 10w-60 for the motor, and a new filter of course. So the question is this, I’ve read that the motor likes to be at the mid point between the fill and full mark because of blowback into the intake, is that correct? Also how about the levels for the CARC and tranny, any input? Any other tricks or suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks.
I can only tell you what I've had success with on my '09 Stelvio, which in the area of oil and lubes should be the same as yours.I level the bike up on the centerstand and a board under the appropriate tire to level front and rear (I've shortened my suspension an inch, so you'll have to do what works) when I change the fluids.I drain the three oil reservoirs through paint filters to make sure that there's no non-magnetic crap in the oil. (The magnetic traps on the plugs take care of the rest).I fill the rear drive to JUST (1/8") under the fill hole. I fill the transmission to JUST under the fill hole also. I change the oil filter with the oil every 6250 miles (per the manual). I prefill the filter with oil, and fill the engine to halfway between the "Full" and "Add" marks, run the engine a while to completely fill and soak the oil filter, and check it again. I add oil to make halfway between the "Full" and "Add" marks again.
Just recently sold my 2012 Stevio bought new in 12'. Lannis's procedure is the way I did oil changes with out any issues for the seven years I owned the bike. Didn't use the paint filters but its an idea that couldn't hurt if one was so inclined.
The only reason I started filtering the drained oil is because when I bought the bike, the dealer was 150 miles away; I asked them if I could do the first service instead of bringing it back, and they said yes but would I please document exactly what I did, and filter the break-in oil so they could sign off the warranty service card with a clear conscience. By this time, there's probably not much value in doing it ...Lannis
Wait, do I have to get the first oil change done at a dealer to keep the warranty valid? It’s a brand new ‘17 from a dealer purchased a couple months ago.
LANNIS:It has been my experience that my '13 Stelvio does not like 3.7 litres of engine oil. It takes 3.2-3.3 liters with a filter change.How about you?Spud
Mmm. I'm thinking you shouldn't be screwing the dip stick all the way in to check the oil level, at least I never have. Just let it sit before threading, then check it. I'm sure someone else will chime in if'n I'm wrong. Larry
Changed the oil and filter and went for a ride to warm it up and soak the filter (filled before install). The reading I get when fully inserting the dipstick is just about 1/4” over the max mark. I know for a fact I didn’t put more then speced. Inserting the dipstick all the way is the correct way right? Should I let a bit out to get to that mid mark? Don’t want it blowing it out like I’ve heard can happen.
I give mine an even 3, plus whatever is required to fill the new filter.
Interesting thread here (even with it being an oil thread, ha ha). So, the spec on the oil capacity states 3.5L and you have folks doing everything from 2.95L, 3.2-3.3L, 3L plus filter fill, to 3.8L!! Also everywhere from just above the low mark, halfway between marks, and even 1/8” OVER the max mark. Guess I’ll just go with what feels right, ha ha.
What the data PROBABLY means is that the oil level doesn't matter a whole lot. None of the suggestions will burn the engine up or accelerate wear even in the worst conditions, and if it gets too MUCH oil, it'll just puke it out until it's comfortable .... !Lannis
