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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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| recko911 |
Aug 24 2010, 11:39 PM
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Thanks guys for the advice! If the engine is overfilled will it cause any engine damage? And what is the Ideal engine temp?
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recko911 Best time to check engine oil level on my 914? Aug 21 2010, 06:48 PM
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.ON level ground ...Hot and running......this is... Aug 23 2010, 09:36 AM realred914
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"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 tradisrad I've got an external oil cooler and that chang... Aug 23 2010, 10:21 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 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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