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Originally Posted by Geof3
If my in car “gauge” reads one bar “low” I will check the dipstick. I check the DS regularly anyway. It is pretty common “knowledge” that the dipstick on these engines should always be at the top mark, thus showing full on the interior gauge. This helps with the potential issue of oil starvation and helps keep what little oil might get to the IMS a little more chance. It’s not a big deal to keep it topped up.
And yes, 100% sure the dipstick is always the final rule. Hot or cold. To me the interior gauge is a suggestion.
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This is a false belief. IMS will fail when it fails. Has nothing at all to do with oil pressure o r levels. Bearings fail because they either wear the races they ride in or break apart due to friction. No amount of oil will prevent either.
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2001 Boxster S, Metallic Black, 6 Speed Manual, 3.2 liter engine.
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