Screw in or out

[BIGCRIP28]

On a 1986 honda 350X do you have to screw the dipstick in to get the proper oil level?

[GreyhoundRugby]

robs rite u take it out clean it then dip it back in withough screwing it in and then read it.

[4cylinders]

hey, wrong, always screw it in to get the correct level. If it's over full, it will foam up the oil, and cause problems.

[crackshot]

I just fill it what it specs for when changing. If it does not leak or burn it, it won't use oil.
usually 1 quart for my 110 and 1 quart for my 185.

[GreyhoundRugby]

not wat it says in clymers but who knows

[86250RZ]

I've always been advised and have always used the method (25+ years) stated by Rob and Greyhound and have never had any problems. my 2cents.

[crackshot]

My trike calls for quart of oil. I fill it with quart, put dipstick in without screwing it in, won't even register on stick. I screw it in and stick shows full.
Don't over fill. thats bad news and blows out seals, makes clutch do funny things and blows out the crankcase ventilation and makes a horrid mess.

[atctim]

All of my Honda owner's manuals (trike and motorcycle) say DO NOT SCREW IN.

[clong]

Don't screw in

For 350X, warm it up for 3mins, then pull drian plug and let drain for like an hour. Kick motor a few times slowly to cycle out any residual. Always change oil filter, then pour in 2 full quartrs of Honda oil. Your done. Dipstics read funny on 350X's but 2 full quarts is perfect.

For the 200X, 1 full quart