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| recko911 |
 Aug 21 2010, 06:48 PM
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Is it best to check engine oil level when vehicle is cold, or should I warm it up for 5 min then check in 3 min. What do you guys think?
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| tradisrad |
Aug 23 2010, 10:21 AM
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I've got an external oil cooler and that changes my oil level. However I have a high spot in my oil lines as they go up through the engine compartment and not past the valve cover so, I do not drain all of the oil from the cooler back into the sump.
I run the car for a few minutes and then do a speedy check on the dip stick. I have yet to mark a new "full" line on the dip stick. But for a stock car check it with the engine off and give it a few minutes to let the oil drain back into the sump. |
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recko911 Best time to check engine oil level on my 914? Aug 21 2010, 06:48 PM
Mark Henry /6 warm and running.
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.ON level ground ...Hot and running......this is ... Aug 22 2010, 11:59 AM ME733
.ON level ground ...Hot and running......this is... Aug 23 2010, 09:36 AM realred914
[quote name='vsg914' post='1359604' date='Aug 22 ... Aug 23 2010, 09:50 AM ME733
[quote name='vsg914' post='1359604' date='Aug 22 ... Aug 23 2010, 10:11 AM 1970 Neun vierzehn From a 1970 /4 owners manual:
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"IF you check a 911,s oil level while it,s r... Aug 23 2010, 10:15 AM vsg914
"IF you check a 911,s oil level while it,s ... Aug 23 2010, 10:51 AM ME733
[quote name='ME733' post='1360043' date='Aug 23 2... Aug 23 2010, 10:58 AM McMark :agree: Dry sump vs. wet sump.
Dave is also righ... Aug 23 2010, 10:12 AM dflesburg Just as long as you do check it.
How about every ... Aug 23 2010, 11:02 AM Sleepin
Just as long as you do check it.
How about every... Aug 23 2010, 01:07 PM vsg914 The 4 cylinder factory specs says "3.5 litres... Aug 23 2010, 11:08 AM 7TPorsh MISERABLE 4...geez! Aug 23 2010, 12:17 PM recko911 Thanks guys for the advice! If the engine is o... Aug 24 2010, 11:39 PM URY914 Another simple question followed by everyone's... Aug 25 2010, 05:12 PM black73 > Best time to check engine oil level on my 914... Aug 25 2010, 05:53 PM bandjoey Now that you get to pick when to check the oil (co... Aug 25 2010, 10:25 PM charliew It's been a long time but I think I remember w... Aug 26 2010, 03:24 PM Root_Werks Ah crap.....when I pull the dipstick out of my L-J... Aug 26 2010, 04:36 PM |
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