Oil consumption VN1500G1

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by rflnomad

Would oil viscosity be a factor? Do the thinner oils burn up quicker?

Different oils can make a difference on consumption, but not neccessarily the viscosity. Try a different brand but stick with the recomended 10W40 and see if it makes a difference.

[Sin City Stan]

Originally Posted by danimal2

The old Harleys were a "Total Loss" oiling system.

"Total loss lubrication" refers to an archaic engine lubrication system wherein oil was added to a tank, passed through the engine, and was either burned or went out on the ground. Used in early racing engines as well as motorcycles and some aircraft, it was obviously long before the days of environmental awareness.

It was also called a "continuous" oil change.

[madcow]

my 99 uses a little oil.. on a recent trip of 2300 kilometers i used around 300ml of oil..

[Monkeyman]

ring & Stan --- Wouldn't that also be called a 2 stroke motor?

[Sin City Stan]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

ring & Stan --- Wouldn't that also be called a 2 stroke motor?

Only if they go Wing-ding-ding-ding-ding.

[coacha]

My '99 uses some oil when at interstate speeds for long periods of time.