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YOUR RESEARCHOil Level Question
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Check dipstick (hot) it is also mid-level
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If I check the dipstick (hot) it is also mid-level.
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all the oil is circulating in the engine so how are you going to check the level?
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no the engine should not be running any time you check the oil
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yeah, never leave the engine running and check the oil level.
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and you always should wait at least 10-15 minutes after shutting off the car before you check the oil level so that the oil in the engine has a chance to drain back into the pan.
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and you always should wait at least 10-15 minutes after shutting off the car before you check the oil level so that the oil in the engine has a chance to drain back into the pan.
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I have read some archived posts, but am still confused about when to add oil/how much to add - I get conflicting measures of the oil level.
- When I stop the car, after 15 minutes the oil gauge reads at minimum (hot). In the morning, the oil level is medium. If I check the dipstick (hot) it is also mid-level.
I know the hot reading should be used - which one do I trust?
Thanks
think of it this way, the whole bar system in the car is supposedly representing one quart of oil, 'according to my dealer', so if you checked it inside the car when it was hot and showed only 1 bar then it probly needs almost a quart, but i would add it slowly if at all
Winovin, You must have the engine Running!, up to standard temperature on a flat/level surface!
The interior guage is Ok for a quick AM check, but learn to read the dipstick.
And I'll add, never fill it to the top! If you push it hard and shut it down right after you might get a Big cloud of blue smoke upon restart. Let it cool down at idle for 3-4 minutes and you should be fine. At least that worked for me.
Good luck
Bill
yeah, never leave the engine running and check the oil level. all the oil is circulating in the engine so how are you going to check the level? and you always should wait at least 10-15 minutes after shutting off the car before you check the oil level so that the oil in the engine has a chance to drain back into the pan.
Hmmm ... every 911 from the 993 back, the rule of thumb is check it with the engine running at operating temperature on level ground. What does the 996 manual say?
Vic
99 C2 cab
The 996 does not have the same dry sump oil system as did the 993 and earlier 911's. Those cars along with the current turbos and the GT3 measure their oil with the engine warmed up, idleing, and on level ground. With the current 996 Carreras turn off the engine on level ground and give it a few minutes for the oil to drain down to the pan. I used to take my measurement before starting.
I am confused - the indicator has 6 bars between the min and max levels. Sometimes after stopping, while hot, the engine will have 0 bars. (i.e. 1 bar showing, but below the minimum level). Today, after the car rested 1/2 hour, the temp had come down a bit, but now it showed 1 bar. From cold (overnight), it shows 4 bars.
sounds like your oil level is pretty much ok then winovin. if it rests overnight a bit more oil will drain from the engine into the pan so the reading will be a little bit higher. you could always add a few ounces to make it always read between the min/max levels no matter if the car is cold or hot if you want.
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