Oil Dipstick question - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

10/10ths · 02-08-2023, 05:44 PM

….is right.

Read that LN info.

Also, the most accurate oil level reading will be after the car has been sitting for three days after running.

Bush Pilot · 02-28-2023, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 10/10ths

….is right.

Read that LN info.

Also, the most accurate oil level reading will be after the car has been sitting for three days after running.

3 DAYS? Why not 4 or 5?

Starter986 · 03-01-2023, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bush Pilot

3 DAYS? Why not 4 or 5?

Because by the end of day 3 all the oil has fallen into the oil pan, with the exception of several tablespoons siting in crevices in the engine. Why you would want to wait another day or two confuses me. Just wait until the 72 hour mark and check your oil. Anything more than a three day wait is a waste of time.

Bush Pilot · 03-01-2023, 06:58 AM

I was being sarcastic. What evidence do you have that 72 hours is the magic number? That seems ridiculous to me. I would think 5 minutes after shutting down would be sufficient.

Starter986 · 03-01-2023, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bush Pilot

I was being sarcastic. What evidence do you have that 72 hours is the magic number? That seems ridiculous to me. I would think 5 minutes after shutting down would be sufficient.

You've got some good stuff on here. I figured you'd be ripe for a poke. Glad you have a sense of humor.

72 hours, lol!