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Date:         Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:01:39 -0400
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM>
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From:         Doug Alcock <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM>
Subject:      Re: New Engine Oil Leak (long)
Comments: To: Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@NETZERO.COM>
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>if I overfill the motor with oil then it tends to leak. In the process I >learned that the wbx motor becomes less efficient when fully filled with >oil. its best to have the oil level halfway between the high on low marks on >the dipstick

Hi Ed,

Can you expand on this business of increased efficiency when the oil 'too' full? There was a bit of discussion about this a few weeks ago and I'd love to hear what you've learned.

Thanks, Doug Alcock '84 Westy Toronto, Canada


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