 Determining total oil capacity with /6 aftermarket tank, and probably wrong dipstick |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| number6 |
  Feb 27 2009, 02:24 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Member  Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 14-September 08 From: portland, or Member No.: 9,546 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
OK, as it turns out, I do have a valid oil tank question! Sorry, everyone, for the multiple post changes!
What would be the best way to determine total oil capacity in my car? It is a /6 conversion with a 3.2, aftermarket oil tank (a Velios, I believe), and NO front-mounted oil cooler. I do have a Patrick Motorsport breather tank. I ask because I don't think the dipstick I have is accurate. My tank's bundled dipstick was broken, so the seller ordered me a replacement from Auto Atlanta (which appears to be a replacement for the factory tank). My thinking is to drain my oil and add back 9 quarts to see where/if it registers on the dipstick that I have. From reading through the archives, I came across this discussion: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...5&hl=velios There's mention of 11 quarts max...but also 13, 14, and 15 quarts... And just to make doubly-sure: A dry sump system can't be damaged with overfills, no? Excess oil would simply drain out (through my breather tank drain) and/or burn off? Thank you for any advice! -duc |
   |
 
|
| 736conver |
Feb 27 2009, 02:38 AM
Post
#2
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
A quick search through the search engine. Brings this up, doesnt answer your questions exactly but should help. There are many others threads with more info.
Search result |
|
|
|
| number6 |
Feb 27 2009, 02:43 AM
Post
#3
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 14-September 08 From: portland, or Member No.: 9,546 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(736conver @ Feb 27 2009, 12:38 AM)  A quick search through the search engine. Brings this up, doesnt answer your questions exactly but should help. There are many others threads with more info. Search result Thanks, Brian. There's an actual discussion of the Velios tank here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...5&hl=velios Sorry, again, everyone for rushing to post w/o first using the search function. I'll take that collective (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) now! |
|
|
|
| number6 |
Feb 27 2009, 03:18 AM
Post
#4
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 14-September 08 From: portland, or Member No.: 9,546 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Updated question. Same vein as original but factoring in what I've found through a quick search.
|
|
|
|
| carr914 |
Feb 27 2009, 07:32 AM
Post
#5
|
|
Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,753 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
QUOTE(number6 @ Feb 27 2009, 03:24 AM) OK, as it turns out, I do have a valid oil tank question! Excess oil would simply drain out (through my breather tank drain) and/or burn off? -duc And out of every nook & cranny it can force it's way out of. I had a Porsche mechanic over-fill my stock tank and the whole engine compartment was an oily mess by the time I got home. T.C.  |
 |
|
| IronHillRestorations |
Feb 27 2009, 07:50 AM
Post
#6
|
|
I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
|
Just think of it as a protective coating TC!
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 22nd May 2024 - 05:38 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.