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The Honda XL 500s was in production for 1979 through 1981. A good motorcycle, it boasts 65 mpg fuel economy with top speeds around 146 kilometers per hour. Changing the oil in the vehicle is simple and has two options for capacities.

Without Filter

The oil capacity for the XL500s without a filter change is 1.3 liters of a recommended SAE 10W-40 oil.

With Filter Change

With a filter change, the capacity increases to 1.5 liters of the same oil weight.

Recommendations

Change the oil frequently, as the motorcycles intended use is off-road. Off-road vehicles gather more dust and debris into the engine compartment, which poses a hazard to the operation of the engine. While draining out the oil and not replacing the filter is a quick and easy option, you should change the filter each time to prolong the life of your engine.

In 1976, the standard engine on the full-size Cadillac was the 7.7 liter, V8, 500-cubic inch which provided the smooth ride and power that Cadillacs of the time were known for. In a year of transition, as the company rolled out smaller engines in its Seville, the 1976 500 was one of the last massive V8 engines to be found stock in a Cadillac.

Size

The Cadillac 500 is a 500 cubic inch engine, which is massive by modern standards and of respectable size by muscle car standards of the fifties and sixties. Matching this size with a 7.7 liter capacity, the 500 was capable of plenty of power.

Cylinders

The Cadillac 500 ran eight cylinders, making it a V8 engine. These engines are rarely found today, as the economy is more concerned with fuel efficiency than raw power. However, these engines were common in the seventies and are still used on cars designed for racing and high-torque trucks made for hauling, as well as high-end sports cars.

Fuel delivery system

Utilizing a carburetor system for fuel delivery, the Cadillac was not able to take advantage of soon-to-be-developed fuel injection, but rather relied on the tried and true system that automobile combustion engines had been using since their inception. Easier to maintain and adjust th,e carburetor was the standard for at least ten years after the 500 was no longer produced.

Model years

The 500 was used on 1971 to 1976 model years, with a short five-year run that reflected the changing idea of how a car should run in the seventies.