Date:         Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:38:03 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dipstick oil level
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I read recently that F1 engines typically have eight oil removal pumps
so that not one drop of oil is allowed to remain in the crankcase.

Jim

On Sep 6, 2005, at 10:29 PM, Stan Wilder wrote:

> It's a matter of proving it to yourself.
> Your engine will run hotter with the oil up to the max mark.
> It will run cooler with the oil down about 1/8" below the max mark.
> This
> difference only represents about 1/2 quart but it will make a
> difference.
> Run you engine at the max mark for a few days and them remove enough
> oil to
> drop the level down below the max mark.
> Of course you won't prove anything if you don't have a good quality
> temperature gauge measuring oil temperature and with a WBX you should
> also
> be measuring the water temperature.
> I've seen lower oil temperatures on my 356c, 912e, 66 westy, 83 westy
> all
> with air cooled engines.
> Checking the oil on my dry sump 911 is somewhat different but even
> with a
> remote oil tank I seem to have lower operating temperatures at highway
> speeds if the oil level is lower. If the oil tank is overfilled you can
> definitely see higher highway temperatures.
> -------------------------------
> I think it all has to do with the crankshaft slinging oil in the case
> and
> your oil being more foam that you'd get with lesser oil in the pan.
> I know a windage tray is a definite plus in controlling oil foaming
> and oil
> mist in the crankcase.
>
> Stan Wilder
> Engine Ceramics
> 214-352-4931
> www.engineceramics.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Chase" <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:08 PM
> Subject: Dipstick oil level
>
>
> Volks,
>
> Somewhere along the line I became convinced that the correct amt of
> oil in a
> Vanagon Waterboxer engine, was 1/2 way between the Dipstick "max' and
> "min"
> marks.
>
> Even though the owners manual states,
>
> "The oil level is correct if it is between the "max" and "min" marks
> on the
> dipstick".
>
> Searching thru the archives I find several references to this.
>
> But I'm curious what the current collective think is on this?
>
> What say you?
>
>
> good road, good adventure
>
> larry chase
>
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