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Re: Oil Level

#16 Post by Mark Roth »

Yes when hot. So that small amount won't matter. I often deliberately overfill by a small amount
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I always have heard that oil should be checked when cold.
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#17 Post by Bill Lawless »

This is what it says on the Mobil 1 web site:

"We recommend checking the oil level either before turning on the engine or 5 to 10 minutes after shutting down so you can have all the oil in the oil pan to get an accurate measurement."

And I just found this was discussed before, showing a page from the Owner's Manual...
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#18 Post by David Jones »

I learned that from John Muirs book, "The idiots guide to keeping your Volkswagen alive" back in about 1970. His book is still relevant today and many of his procedures can be applied to the 356.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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#19 Post by John Clarke »

I always believe that checking the Oil level when Hot, just after shutting down, gives a more accurate indication. With Oil in all the bearings, Oil Filters ( Have Full Flow) and Cooling Tower. ( Alloy )
I like to see the Oil dipstick showing just under the Full Mark.
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#20 Post by Martin Benade »

I guess any way you check it is ok if it’s done consistently, so you know if you have lost some oil.
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#21 Post by David Jones »

I prefer to check mine cold and after I disconnect my maintainer and start the car I then check for leaks in the engine compartment for fuel and oil.
If I have forgotten to turn off the fuel and a float valve has leaked and I have fuel in my oil I want to know before I drive somewhere then find out my oil level is way high.
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#22 Post by John Clarke »

All Good Advice from You David.
Will start another topic ref pumps and oil levels. So Don't want to get too 'Off Topic', here
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#23 Post by Brian R Adams »

Jon Schmid wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:55 pm But I don't have to top off the oil as often... :P
People sometimes ask me why I run my daily driver '92 Civic down to a nearly empty fuel tank. Simple economics: Minimal time spent at gas stations, and on average I only lug the weight of 1/2 tank of gas, increasing my fuel mileage infinitesimally.
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#24 Post by Ron LaDow »

Service 'biases':
1) Save hours (HOURS!) over the life of the car; fit Vics rocker box gaskets.
2) Plugs wear to loose; start on the tight side of the spec.
3) Valves wear to tight; start on the loose side of the spec.
4) Points wear to tight; start on the loose side of the spec.
5) Sump oil disappears; start on the high side of the spec.
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#25 Post by Dick Weiss »

Just warm up the engine for awhile: Then turn off the engine, wipe off the stick, insert it,
wait for a few minutes allowing the oil to 'climb up' the flat end of the stick, then pull it out.
The oil should give you a 'running level' which should be between the lines; If it's @ the low line,
add a quart. No need to add some oil less than a quart.
OR--Best time to do the above is during a gas stop.

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#26 Post by Bill Lawless »

Remember when they used to have a gas attendant that checked your oil when they filled your gas...
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#27 Post by Martin Benade »

And kinked your hood……
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#28 Post by Steve Hatfield »

T-6 hoods don’t kink (as often).
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#29 Post by Geoff Fleming »

Better a bit more oil than less.

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#30 Post by mario musto »

Anyone check oil level while motor is running?

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