 How do you check the oil level |
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| Markeydoo |
 Aug 31 2007, 09:03 PM
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I have a 2.0l 6 in my 914 and I was wondering what the best way to check the oil level. Do I check it cold, hot?
And yes I know I need to use the dip stick. Thanks Mark |
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| dflesburg |
Aug 31 2007, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
open cap, look in.
oh wait thats for my front trunk mounted oil tank. |
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| jimtab |
Aug 31 2007, 09:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
I think on a six you need to do it with the engine idling, after that I think just use the dip stick.
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| Markeydoo |
Aug 31 2007, 09:44 PM
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??? Group: Members Posts: 246 Joined: 10-April 03 From: Socal Ventura Member No.: 557 Region Association: None |
Yea I think you check when the engine is warmed up and ideling but I am not sure..
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| sww914 |
Aug 31 2007, 09:45 PM
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The car must be level, the engine must be warm and idling. If you check the oil cold it will read much lower than the actual level after the oil has warmed up and expanded.
After an oil change I add 8 quarts, start it up, let it idle and add oil until it just touches the bottom of the dipstick. Then I drive it around a bit (a few miles) to warm it up and then add oil to the full mark. Most 6 cyl cars take 10-12 quarts. Usually around 10 for an oil change, more like 12 if you have a front oil cooler and you've pulled the engine out and re-installed it. A 911 racecar that I'm working on this week with 2 front oil coolers and 2 filters took 15 quarts for a normal oil change. |
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| Markeydoo |
Sep 1 2007, 09:53 PM
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??? Group: Members Posts: 246 Joined: 10-April 03 From: Socal Ventura Member No.: 557 Region Association: None |
Thanks all
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