There seems to be some confusion concerning the correct oil level for our Cannondale quads. First of all, we do not recommend running the vehicles at a lower oil level. You want to make sure that you keep it in the "OK" zone. Alot of the oil problems are caused from individuals going over the recommended oil level, which can overload the engine with excess oil and in turn release oil externally.

Good Luck Cannondalers

 

So what do you say is the "correct level"?

 

The "OK" zone. Anywhere in between the lines on the dipstick!!!

 

anywhere in-between the lines on the dipstick, AFTER IT HAS RAN FOR 1 MINUTE, NOT COLD. Big difference....

 

Hey guys, I think the owners manual states it pretty clearly, mine on page 75:
CAUTION:
The correct oil level can only be checked after the engine has run for a brief period. If you remove the dipstick without running the engine first, you risk overfilling the system and possibly damaging the engine.

It goes on and explains the proper procedure for checking the oil, I'd suggest everyone take another look at their manual.

 

How much oil in ml's does it take when changeing the oil? They told me 1200 cc's for the motor and 800 cc's for trans. Any one know how that transulates to milliliters?

 

Transmission should be 600cc, not 800. One cubic centimeter (1cc) equals one milliliter.

 

briansgi, I think it's 1000cc's per mililiter.

 

I think that would make it just over 5 gallons right?? I could see that causing an oil overflow problem.

Where do you guys find these mL figures and even a better question is what brand oil are you guys using that has this on the bottle?? Sounds like road racing oil for the Ducatis.

I use Honda HP4 WITH moly for the engine and HP4 WITHOUT moly for the transmission.

 

Hey - Knowsalot, my dealer said to use full synthitic oil only. 10w40 in the motor and 10w30 in the tranny. I'm using Amsoil motorcycle race oil, weights that he said. Do you agree??