I am about 1 to a half quart low on oil. I use Amsoil 20 50 however stores are closed and I leave at 7 am for a road trip. Question os would it hurt to use another synthetic same weight oil?
oil hot should be checked after a run. WHY?
I would NEVER IDLE a motor without MY BIG fan in front of it, blowing across the exhaust and Heads, as it will take at least 5 minutes to Run it enough at fast idle to warm it. Even then the oil will take Longer to Heat HOT..
Run for a full minute and shut off THEN checked, showing 1/2 qt low will come up a 1/2 inch on the measuring stick when HOT,,,, close to the full line and preferably1/4" below full mark when hot..
A 2 mile run out and 2 back will warm the oil enough to check it..
Just My Way
signed....BUBBIE
NOTHING WRONG checking the oil Cold ONCE you get to know your bike BUT a 1 minute idling should be done on a cold engine..