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How much oil for a 1978 CB400T1?
« on: August 30, 2007, 07:52:32 AM »
How much oil is required for an oil change in a 1978 CB400T1? I have looked all over and can not get the exact amount required for this bike. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also what can happen if I put too much oil in?

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Re: How much oil for a 1978 CB400T1?
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2007, 08:49:17 AM »
Dont know offhand but there is a dipstick, and i dont mean you!
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Re: How much oil for a 1978 CB400T1?
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2007, 08:59:32 AM »
Really a dipstick >:(
I mean how much oil is required/ suggested for an oil change for a 1978 Honda CB400T1?
I would like to do an oil change this weekend and want to know how much oil I need. Yes I will be replacing the oil filter as well. Hope that clears up any confusion.

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Re: How much oil for a 1978 CB400T1?
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2007, 07:13:38 PM »
Pick up 4 quarts from the store, then measure how much you drained out and go from there.

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Re: How much oil for a 1978 CB400T1?
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2007, 05:26:57 AM »
Owners manual say 2.5 liters or 2.6 US Quarts of the recommended grade oil.
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Re: How much oil for a 1978 CB400T1?
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2007, 05:41:17 AM »
Owners manual say 2.5 liters or 2.6 US Quarts of the recommended grade oil.

Thank you so much that is exactly what I needed to get the oil done this weekend.


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Re: How much oil for a 1978 CB400T1?
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2007, 05:53:31 AM »
You can download the Service Manual for the 400T here  ;) : http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=17788.0
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