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thstone · 04-01-2013, 04:35 PM

Ignore the electronic oil level indicator - on the early cars they are characteristically "variable". If the dipstick says that you have enough oil, then you have enough oil (and be glad that you have an early car that HAS a dipstick).

Otherwise, you have starting problem to diagnose.

04-01-2013, 04:35 PM	#5
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Ignore the electronic oil level indicator - on the early cars they are characteristically "variable". If the dipstick says that you have enough oil, then you have enough oil (and be glad that you have an early car that HAS a dipstick). Otherwise, you have starting problem to diagnose. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor