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Old 01-10-2018, 08:35 PM   #12
Geof3
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Originally Posted by Htci View Post

-Even though the digital oil level gauge showed it to be at the lowest acceptable level, I did not bother to fill further. Apparently, these cars need to have oil level at least in center of acceptable range.
Don't trust the digital gauge. It is generally accepted that the digital gauge should read FULL, no bars. Ultimately though, forget the digital gauge and check the dipstick. Make sure it is full to the full line when checked. Running these engines even a little low can potentially be problematic. The concept is, at full there might be a better chance for oil to get into the IMS cavity a bit better/easier, and if you track you car you run less risk of oil starvation on high G turns.
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