 Did I overfill, I think I did. |
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| ericoneal |
 Nov 16 2013, 09:45 AM
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My oil level, cold, was just below the bottom mark. I aded a half quart, waited and checked, and that put it exactly between the two marks. I then added the other half, assuming that it would bring it to the top mark and now its WAY past that. (see pic)
Whats going on here? Should I drain some of this out before starting it?  |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 16 2013, 10:29 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Looks over to me. The lines are a half quart apart. Might want to get it fully warmed up and check it again. At that point you can drain what you need to. Kinda tricky because you should replace the drain plug gasket after every tightening.
The Cap'n |
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| Krieger |
Nov 16 2013, 10:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,729 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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I have ran my oil overfilled for years with no issues. I run it the same distance above the top mark as the line below the top mark (when checked cold). If I have ever overfilled I use my mityvac brake bleeder inserted in the dipstick tube to suck some out.
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| boxsterfan |
Nov 16 2013, 10:51 AM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
I believe 3.7 quarts (with filter? anyone?) is what a 914 motor takes. Many people fill them with 4 quarts anyway with no issues.
If your motor is old and worn like mine (burning some oil and leaking a bit) then you will be back down to that line in no time!! |
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| Mike Bellis |
Nov 16 2013, 11:30 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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Have some one with a shop vac help you. Place the vac hose on the oil fill hole. Turn on while removing drain plug. Vacuum will hold the oil in the engine. Toggle vac power allowing some oil to drin out. Replace drain plug and check level.
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| ericoneal |
Nov 16 2013, 02:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Crestwood, KY Member No.: 14,795 Region Association: South East States |
THanks, I'm going to get dirty and just let some out of the drain plug. Curious because these threads say that the mark is 1 quart between lines:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-914...html#post999752 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=1359799 and others that I have read say that its ok to be a well over the line. Basically I dont want to fire this thing up and blow a bunch of seals... |
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