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Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2010-2017) — Maintenance Specs

The Softail Deluxe (FLSTN) was the chrome-and-whitewall Heritage-styled cruiser of the old hidden-shock Softail line, built 2010-2017 with the Twin Cam 103 (pre-2012 as Twin Cam 96). Its Nostalgia details - wide whitewall MT90B16/MU85B16 tires, full fenders and floorboards - sit on the same service schedule as every Twin Cam Softail: 2.8 L of 20W-50 in the oil tank with the filter, 0.95 L each for transmission and primary chaincase, 6R12 plugs and DOT 4 brake fluid every two years. The 2015 official owner's manual covers the final production years; the model was discontinued when the Softail chassis was redesigned for 2018 (the Deluxe name did not carry over). Hydraulic lifters mean there is no valve adjustment.

Quick specs

Maintenance schedule

Specification Value Source
Engine oil & filter 1,000 mi first service, then every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Spark plug replacement every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 2 years 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Brake fluid change every 2 years 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)

Fluids & capacities

Specification Value Source
Oil capacity (with filter) 2.8 Loil tank with filter (3.0 US qt); refill initially 1.9 L then top up 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Oil type Harley-Davidson H-D 360 (Screamin' Eagle SYN3 full synthetic acceptable) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Oil viscosity SAE 20W-50 (H-D 360; SYN3 acceptable) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Final drive oil transmission 0.95 L (1.0 qt); primary chaincase 0.95 L (1.0 qt) Lapproximate 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Brake fluid type (DOT) DOT 4 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Fuel capacity 18.9 L5.0 US gal 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)

Torque specs

Specification Value Source
Spark plug 16.3-24.4 Nu00b7m 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)

Electrical

Specification Value Source
Battery 12V, 330 CCA, sealed maintenance-free 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Headlight bulb H4 60/55 W (H-D P/N 68329-03) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Spark plug H-D 6R1212 mm 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Spark plug gap 0.97-1.09 mm 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)

Tires & wheels

Specification Value Source
Front tire size MT90B16, Dunlop D402FFLSTN; whitewall variant 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Rear tire size MU85B16, Dunlop D402 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Front tire pressure (solo) 36 psi248 kPa cold 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)
Rear tire pressure (solo) 40 psi276 kPa cold 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal)

Official manual

Owner's manual on Harley-Davidson official site

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a Softail Deluxe take?
2.8 L (3.0 US qt) with the filter - refill starts with 2 quarts and tops to level, per the official manual.
What is the Softail Deluxe tire pressure?
36 psi front / 40 psi rear (248/276 kPa) cold on the 16-inch whitewall fitment.
What oil does a Softail Deluxe use?
H-D 360 SAE 20W-50, or Screamin' Eagle SYN3 full synthetic.
What battery does an FLSTN use?
A sealed 12V maintenance-free battery rated 330 CCA.

Sources

Value Source Checked
Oil capacity (with filter): 2.8 L 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Oil type: Harley-Davidson H-D 360 (Screamin' Eagle SYN3 full synthetic acceptable) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Engine Lubrication, oil recommendation chart) 2026-11-03
Oil viscosity: SAE 20W-50 (H-D 360; SYN3 acceptable) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Final drive oil: transmission 0.95 L (1.0 qt); primary chaincase 0.95 L (1.0 qt) L 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Brake fluid type (DOT): DOT 4 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Fuel capacity: 18.9 L 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Engine oil & filter: 1,000 mi first service, then every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Spark plug replacement: every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 2 years 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Brake fluid change: every 2 years 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Spark plug: 16.3-24.4 Nu00b7m 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Battery: 12V, 330 CCA, sealed maintenance-free 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Headlight bulb: H4 60/55 W (H-D P/N 68329-03) 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Spark plug: H-D 6R12 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Spark plug gap: 0.97-1.09 mm 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Front tire size: MT90B16, Dunlop D402F 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Rear tire size: MU85B16, Dunlop D402 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Front tire pressure (solo): 36 psi 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
Rear tire pressure (solo): 40 psi 2015 Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual: Softail Models, 99469-15 (H-D Service Information Portal) (p. Specifications; Capacities Table 12) 2026-11-03
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