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dipstick question, mine has 3 marks |
FAT DANNY |
Mar 5 2013, 07:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
hi all. i just started doing my own work (only easy stuff) on my '73 2L.
i just installed the alt belt, after i threw it trying to show off. i shifted into second instead of fourth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) i checked my oil level while i was there and found that there are 3 marks on the dipstick. my level was at the lowest mark. the lowest is a box with an x. the middle is a hash mark about 1cm above the x. the top is also a hash mark about 2cm above the x. which is the full mark? my guess is the highest but i don't want to overfill it. how many quarts fill a 2.0, including the filter? i don't have a manual yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
Mike Bellis |
Mar 5 2013, 07:41 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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FAT DANNY |
Mar 5 2013, 07:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
sorry, stuck at work. i knew that was coming. he he he...
and yes, i drove it here that way. i'll try and sneak out and snap a pix. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 5 2013, 07:49 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Hmm, I think a pic is in order
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FAT DANNY |
Mar 8 2013, 07:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
here's a couple shots of the dipstick with all the marks. if you look closely at the top pix, you can see the oil level. it was checked cold and on level ground.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1164.photobucket.com-11121-1362793686.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1164.photobucket.com-11121-1362793686.2.jpg) |
turk22 |
Mar 8 2013, 08:17 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
wow, I have a 73 2L and my dipstick looks nothing like that.
Mine is a half round rod with two marks on it. Pics: |
Black22 |
Mar 8 2013, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
wow, I have a 73 2L and my dipstick looks nothing like that. Mine is a half round rod with two marks on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) My 74 is the same. |
FAT DANNY |
Mar 8 2013, 08:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
thanks dude, yours is actually just like mine. it looks like someone scribed an x on my dipstick, between where your 2 lines are. they also added 3 more lines above that.
where does your oil level read when it's cold/full? do you check it warm and running? |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 8 2013, 09:14 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,051 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
You don't check the four-cylinder cars while they're running.
Just the Sixes. --DD |
FAT DANNY |
Mar 8 2013, 09:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
^^^thanks. i read several threads on that process but i just did not get it...makes sense now. when i kept reading about heat flaps i began to worry since i didn't see any.
what is the correct oil level in reference to the markings on my dipstick? thx all. |
dlkawashima |
Mar 9 2013, 12:48 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
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FAT DANNY |
Mar 9 2013, 03:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
wow! that's the perfect answer! thank you so much!
thanks everyone for the help and taking the time to post the pics and info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 9 2013, 11:15 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,051 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
^^^thanks. i read several threads on that process but i just did not get it...makes sense now. when i kept reading about heat flaps i began to worry since i didn't see any. Just to make sure: You have a 73 2.0 liter four-cylinder motor? If so, then you check the oil with the engine OFF. You also need the flaps that are inside the engine tin; they direct the air to where it is supposed to go--including through the oil cooler. If you have a six-cylinder 911 engine, then you check the oil with the engine at idle. You also don't have thermostatically-operated flaps. --DD |
FAT DANNY |
Mar 11 2013, 05:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
thanks dave.
it is a 73 2.0 liter. the car runs great until it gets hot (about 30 minutes.) it also becomes gutless above 3000 rpms. the last time i shut it off, it ran on for a few seconds. initially i thought it was not advancing, or low on oil. now i know it's not low on oil, so i'll check the timing and definitely the flaps (when i find them.) i will be purchasing a manual soon. this is my "daily" driver, but i only drive between 1000-1500 miles per year. |
montoya 73 2.0 |
Mar 11 2013, 06:44 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
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FAT DANNY |
Mar 11 2013, 07:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,121 Region Association: Southern California |
^^^not yet. thank you for the pix/info. the pics make everything look easy. it's way different when i'm looking at the actual car...it just seems different in real life. the pix will definitely help with checking my distributor and identifying parts.
this is awesome reading material while i'm at work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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