EdwardBlume
Sep 5 2019, 02:32 PM
Does anyone have a Vellios oil tank? And if so can you measure the length of your dipstick?
Thanks,
Rob
EdwardBlume
Sep 5 2019, 10:02 PM
IronHillRestorations
Sep 6 2019, 06:18 AM
Your best bet is to calculate the amount of oil that should be in your system, and mark the dipstick accordingly. Do you have an oil cooler, and if so find the capacity, then factor the oil lines, and then add 9 quarts for most flat 6's. With 9 or 10 quarts in a dry sump system a half to a quart low isn't going to hurt anything. And of course always check the oil level with the car at operating temp, with the engine idling on a flat and level surface.
EdwardBlume
Sep 6 2019, 12:27 PM
Thanks. It’s a 2.4 with no front oil cooler. Needs some oil though! Maybe I can find a stick!
Others have this tank out there. Vellios made it and PMS sold it at one time. Have an email to PMS as well. Just want to get it right!
Thanks again
porschetub
Sep 6 2019, 02:17 PM
If you have a PMS filler the dipstick is too short if you use with a stock steel tank,not sure about the Vellios one,Perry's idea is best then you really know where you are.
mb911
Sep 6 2019, 03:33 PM
I am now recommending to all of my oil tank customers to buy the Marek made oil fillers and then the stock dipsticks. Its the best setup.. I get a decent discount if I buy in bulk and have recently.. Sorry that doesn't help much.
EdwardBlume
Sep 6 2019, 07:33 PM
EdwardBlume
Oct 6 2019, 09:15 AM
Still trying to figure it out. Dipstick looks on spec.
EdwardBlume
Oct 6 2019, 09:16 AM
Fill mark at 3 inches
EdwardBlume
Oct 6 2019, 09:18 AM
My theory on why the dipstick isn’t long enough figuratively is based on this picture. Can you spot it
EdwardBlume
Oct 6 2019, 09:19 AM
Does this look right to you?
EdwardBlume
Oct 6 2019, 09:20 AM
This too?
EdwardBlume
Oct 6 2019, 09:21 AM
And this
EdwardBlume
Oct 6 2019, 09:23 AM
I think that when this neck was customized, it either had too long of a tube replaced in it, or the neck itself may be longer.
infraredcalvin
Oct 6 2019, 01:57 PM
Does the “F” represent fill - as in add more fluid, or Full - don’t add anymore? I’m used to seeing min and max lines on a dipstick.
Is your concern that the dipstick is only as long as the tube? Assuming the tube threads itself down through any baffling in the tank. It may protect against a bent dipstick getting hung up in the baffling and giving you a false reading.
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