missing oil
- motorider200
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I wouldnt do a thing unless I put some good long rides on your bike. I too had a low oil condition on my 2000 KDX 200. I put in a full quart at every change. The sight glass is full and then settles just a bit to show the top of the oil. Early in the summer I notice quite a drop and was concerned as you are. Every scenario was considered and in the end, I took Eric Gorrs suggestion of using ATF fluid. ATF fluid has sealers in it and if it is a small leak past the crank seals the ATF fluid might close it up. I used the ATF for high mile transmissions hoping it would have a bit more sealer in the fluid. It worked and I have not had any missing oil since. The bike flat out stomps and all my friends on their new fangled race bikes hate me...... he he he. I think its a bit of a concern for this to be happening to your much newer bike like a leaking crank seal, but I would put some high miles on it and wait and see if the oil is still dissappearing. I always check the bike right after I get off of it and then 15 or 20 mins later to let all the oil drain to the bottom. With me, so far so good.
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