Oil Dipstick question
I am not sure how/when to read the oil level on the dip stick. Is it to be read when cold (sitting level) or once the engine comes up to temp (i.e. a short drive etc.)?
I cannot trust the oil level gauge in my 04 Boxster S (due to various electronic gremlins). I have had the car a very short time Any guidance or instructions would greatly be appreciated. |
Oil dipstick
There is a great technical bulletin that LN Engineering published, and it is free if you sign in with them. Basically, there was a revision from the factory both on the recommended oil fill amount - they adjusted down .5 liter and also the dipsticks themselves were updated. Depending on your version you fill to the top (new version) or about half way on the older version. It is worth the 2 minutes to sign up and download, they also have some other great technical articles such as their maintenance guide and how to do a ppi etc. search 'downloads' on their site and it will come up, then sign up and you can get an email sent right away
|
Quote:
cold is best. If you have driven it let it set for 10-20 minutes then check it. Takes a while for the oil to drain down to the sump. Just like any car. |
Black Knight….
….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. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
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.
|
Quote:
The system on the 981 sucks.. (literally), as you need to have the engine at full operating temperature, then shut it off for at least one minute, Oh, and don't you dare to open the trunk lid or the door as you are screwed and have to start the procedure all over again.. it's really frustrating :mad: |
Quote:
Just a gauge?? |
Quote:
72 hours, lol! :cheers: |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Cruise control locks on by itself at various speeds.
My cruise doesn’t work but at times engine locks at various speeds and I can’t accelerate, only when accelerator pedal is lifted does the engine return to normal and I can accelerate, this happens several times during a 30 minute drive. Help, this is scary..
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:43 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website