Oil level

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Racer Boy

Wow! Leave it to a German company to make it so complicated.

I just check it after it sits overnight, but that probably doesn't answer the OP's question.

If you drive at higher rpms all the way to your "pit stop" more oil is left in the heads before the scavenge pumps can send it back to the sump.

[kk2002s]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

If you drive at higher rpms all the way to your "pit stop" more oil is left in the heads before the scavenge pumps can send it back to the sump.

How much oil do you think may be unaccounted for?
Problem here is if it significant, like 1/2 quart, then the dip stick will show low and oil will be added resulting in to much oil in the system.

This seems like it would be good practice when changing oil to get as much in the sump as possible for draining.

I check before I drive after car has been sitting all night. I also try and keep it a bit under the full mark and 1 dash under the full mark on the gauge

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

How much oil do you think may be unaccounted for?
Problem here is if it significant, like 1/2 quart, then the dip stick will show low and oil will be added resulting in to much oil in the system.

This seems like it would be good practice when changing oil to get as much in the sump as possible for draining.

I check before I drive after car has been sitting all night. I also try and keep it a bit under the full mark and 1 dash under the full mark on the gauge

I would say 1/4-1/2 qt depending on several factors, oil viscosity,age,temp,rpm's right before shutdown etc.

I recently replaced my clutch, flywheel, & oil. The oil drained/dripped for about 2 months.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

I recently replaced my clutch, flywheel, & oil. The oil drained/dripped for about 2 months.

Can you imagine the 'labor charges' on the repair bill if every shop waited this long for an oil change..?