Originally Posted by
Grand Bois
My S5 works perfectly, yet it does not leak oil at all. Does that mean that there's not enough oil in it? Should I add oil until it starts leaking?
I listen for the ticking noise, a "bright" or metalic ticking means dry, a softer ticking means plenty of oil. It doesn't take much on a rebuild I oil the parts, then add a maximum of 10ml (2 teaspoons) then put a single shot in before a long ride, or after 2-3 or three short rides. When I was using a 3 speed as a commuter it got a shot of oil every couple of weeks. In my experience if oil is leaking out of the hub, you either have too much in it or the grease in the bearings is completely gone.
Aaron
