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Optimum oil fill level

Post by fuerte » Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:27 pm

Things change as we all learn.I was under impression following advice that oil level on 24v should be taken to the f slightly above the max but the mechanic I took it to took it dead on to the full.I told him what I had been advised and he said he didnt recommend overfilling.
So what is the latest thoughts on the matter please.

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Re: Optimum oil fill level

Post by cpt black » Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:37 pm

Well its your car and you can do as you want ;) regards oil level,but a Garage
will do as they do Full as i would (Full Means Full) no come back for them
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Re: Optimum oil fill level

Post by jrh » Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:52 pm

4mm MAXIMUM above the F is ok just, 4mm below the F is time to add some more oil , QUICK.
I don't need to tell you the Probe can hurt you if you ignore oil levels.

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Re: Optimum oil fill level

Post by fuerte » Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:12 pm

I am sticking with what I have always down then on letter f and never below max.Worked for me for 3 probes as never lost oil at that level for miles and engines always been sound.Only problem is when gaskets,o ring and oil pressure switch went which just age and wear and tear I guess.
Thanks for advice guys
Plus useful for new members to add this info to our website that a lot of us take for granted and update as necessary.
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Re: Optimum oil fill level

Post by fuerte » Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:18 pm

PS thinK of me on sunday and have a laugh as you think if me topping up my oil.Its that clear I cannot see it so no doubt will be juggling glasses squinting holding torch in mouth etc and this time I have bought a tundish so I dont miss and pour it in alternator instead.lesson learnt one kaput alternator for the sake of a tundish.lol
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Re: Optimum oil fill level

Post by mikenali » Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:22 am

I always went with 2mm above F. I think this comes from when there was a track day, and someone fried their engine. Constant hard cornering had starved the engine of oil.

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Re: Optimum oil fill level

Post by cpt black » Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:27 am

This goes back years ago/left/right hand engines due to engine wear
just keep it topped up your be fine :D we all own them +/-mm/4mm
does it make a difference :o

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