to neal:
a worn oil pump cannot be the reason for a draining of oil tank! of course oil can drain through the pump (even in a new one under certain conditions), it depends on the oil-temperature and the viscosity of the oil.
but there is no way for the oil to escape to the dry sump unless it is able to pass the oil valve located in the right engine cover (correct mounting of engine assumed). so, if the oil tank is draining sooner or later, it is worth to check or renew this oil valve (which is a simple job).
to roger:
read your manual.
oil temperature should be at least 60°C (which means you should drive at least 10...15 kms to warm up the engine).
then let run idle the engine for about 1 min. in upright position.
if you are unsure about the oil level when engine is cold, first fill up to minimum mark on dipstick, then proceed as mentioned above.
or, to be 100% sure (and to avoid overfilling): drain the oil and measure the total quantity. refill correct quantity.
bye
klaus
mailto:klaus@xt600.de
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