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Title: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: nazgulnarsil on February 23, 2008, 08:21:11 PM
anyone know offhand how much it is approximately?  even a ballpark?
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: GeeP on February 23, 2008, 08:27:06 PM
One quart.
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: galahs on February 24, 2008, 06:05:51 AM
Why are there two different Quart measurements?



1 quart     = 1.136 litres     
1 US quart     = 0.9463 litres



The metric system rules!!!

Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: gsJack on February 24, 2008, 06:17:37 AM
Regardless of whether it's an Imp quart or a real quart  ;), I think it's closer to a pint between dipstick marks.
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: simon79 on February 24, 2008, 06:43:46 AM
Quote from: galahs on February 24, 2008, 06:05:51 AM
Why are there two different Quart measurements?



1 quart     = 1.136 litres     
1 US quart     = 0.9463 litres



The metric system rules!!!




DEFINITELY!! :thumb: :bowdown: :laugh:

Ok, done spamming. :oops: :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: beRto on February 24, 2008, 09:57:23 AM
I searched for "dipstick marks" (no quotes) and came up with the following useful (?) threads:

Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: nazgulnarsil on February 24, 2008, 08:10:51 PM
ah, i didn't realize it could eat that much oil.  and here i thought maybe i was leaking more oil than i thought because i had to add 700mL.
I'll start checking every tank of gas i go through and topping it off.  thanks for the replies!  :thumb:
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: GeeP on February 24, 2008, 08:31:01 PM
The GS will use around a quart every thousand miles on long interstate rides.  Slightly less if it's an in-town cruiser.

Checking every tank of gas is a good habit.
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: jp on February 24, 2008, 08:54:57 PM
The difference between the two marks on the dipstick is a little more than 250 ml.
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: mikesgs500 on February 25, 2008, 07:42:03 AM
Obviously oil usage will vary depending on engine condition, type/weight of oil, and riding habits.  90% of my riding is on the interstate commuting to work and averaging 80-85mph for a round trip of about 45 miles a day... my motor only burns AT MOST 1/10 quart every 1,000 miles, if that.  I use Castrol Syntec blend 10W40 oil and I have about 11,000 miles on the bike, FWIW. 
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: nazgulnarsil on February 25, 2008, 02:04:10 PM
im on dino oil right now.  when i change out my oil filter i'll switch to synthetic.  synthetic lasts much longer right?
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: galahs on February 25, 2008, 04:36:15 PM
In theory. But if oil is leaking past your rings.. doesn't matter what type it is.


The advantage of synthetic is it doesn't break down as fast.
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Post by: nazgulnarsil on February 25, 2008, 09:33:40 PM
crap, there's no wal-mart near me.  I want some shell rotella-t synthetic.
i just ordered my oil filter. 
I hope it comes with an O-ring.
Title: Re: difference in volume between low mark and high mark on dipstick?
Post by: The Buddha on February 26, 2008, 09:38:29 AM
Less than 1/2 a quart on bikes.
1 qt is for cars.
Cool.
Srinath.
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