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 Jan 26, 2008 - 10:59 PM
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Is there anything like a Oil level gauge? my 7a is burning oil, and I'd like to know what level the oil is at at all times...
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:03 PM
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Dipstick.
(No, that's not an insult) While the oil is running through the engine there's really know way to gauge just how much oil is running through everything so the only way to know is to let the car cool and check your dipstick. -------------------- "He won't come out of the bathroom. He keeps telling us we're dark somethings and not his friends."
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:03 PM) [snapback]634915[/snapback] Dipstick. (No, that's not an insult) While the oil is running through the engine there's really know way to gauge just how much oil is running through everything so the only way to know is to let the car cool and check your dipstick. ****... that's not good... I might be going on a long trip (1800-1900 miles) and I dont want to be stopping every 1000 to check oil... |
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:45 PM
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QUOTE(Celicam8 @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:05 PM) [snapback]634916[/snapback] QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:03 PM) [snapback]634915[/snapback] Dipstick. (No, that's not an insult) While the oil is running through the engine there's really know way to gauge just how much oil is running through everything so the only way to know is to let the car cool and check your dipstick. ****... that's not good... I might be going on a long trip (1800-1900 miles) and I dont want to be stopping every 1000 to check oil... you wouldnt get an accurate reading until all the oil drained out of the head anyway |
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:49 PM
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QUOTE(laff09 @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:45 PM) [snapback]634933[/snapback] QUOTE(Celicam8 @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:05 PM) [snapback]634916[/snapback] QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:03 PM) [snapback]634915[/snapback] Dipstick. (No, that's not an insult) While the oil is running through the engine there's really know way to gauge just how much oil is running through everything so the only way to know is to let the car cool and check your dipstick. ****... that's not good... I might be going on a long trip (1800-1900 miles) and I dont want to be stopping every 1000 to check oil... you wouldnt get an accurate reading until all the oil drained out of the head anyway yea, I know, but it's not as if 100% of the oil is used, if it shows me half way while motor is running and it was full when motor was cold, I can assume that it's enough... |
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:56 PM
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there is an oil light on the dash that lights up when you are low on oil. When the light comes on, pull over and add oil.
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Jan 26, 2008 - 11:58 PM
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QUOTE(Celicam8 @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:05 PM) [snapback]634916[/snapback] QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:03 PM) [snapback]634915[/snapback] Dipstick. (No, that's not an insult) While the oil is running through the engine there's really know way to gauge just how much oil is running through everything so the only way to know is to let the car cool and check your dipstick. ****... that's not good... I might be going on a long trip (1800-1900 miles) and I dont want to be stopping every 1000 to check oil... You'll be stopping for gas more often than every 1000 miles, check the oil when you stop for gas. --------------------  We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it. |
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Jan 27, 2008 - 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(Batman722 @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:56 PM) [snapback]634939[/snapback] there is an oil light on the dash that lights up when you are low on oil. When the light comes on, pull over and add oil. Yes, I know there is a light, but when the light comes up, it means it's pretty much dry... and it migh had damage on it that is ereversable QUOTE(JonMarkos @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:58 PM) [snapback]634940[/snapback] QUOTE(Celicam8 @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:05 PM) [snapback]634916[/snapback] QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 26, 2008 - 11:03 PM) [snapback]634915[/snapback] Dipstick. (No, that's not an insult) While the oil is running through the engine there's really know way to gauge just how much oil is running through everything so the only way to know is to let the car cool and check your dipstick. ****... that's not good... I might be going on a long trip (1800-1900 miles) and I dont want to be stopping every 1000 to check oil... You'll be stopping for gas more often than every 1000 miles, check the oil when you stop for gas. right, but as mentioned I wont know how much oil it has until engine cools... This post has been edited by Celicam8: Jan 27, 2008 - 12:05 AM |
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Jan 27, 2008 - 12:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 28, '06 From Delaware Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Should only take 15-20 minutes to drain down into the pan anyways.
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Jan 27, 2008 - 12:21 AM
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QUOTE(laff09 @ Jan 27, 2008 - 12:17 AM) [snapback]634947[/snapback] Should only take 15-20 minutes to drain down into the pan anyways. I have to be at work on Monday and We leave friday... its 1800 miles...  15-20 min adds up, and quickly...
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Jan 27, 2008 - 12:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 28, '06 From Delaware Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Celicam8 @ Jan 27, 2008 - 12:21 AM) [snapback]634952[/snapback] QUOTE(laff09 @ Jan 27, 2008 - 12:17 AM) [snapback]634947[/snapback] Should only take 15-20 minutes to drain down into the pan anyways. I have to be at work on Monday and We leave friday... its 1800 miles... 15-20 min adds up, and quickly...If you check it twice, every 1000 miles, thats 40 minutes |
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Jan 27, 2008 - 1:52 AM
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get any oil pressure guage, when the pressure gets to low check it, I have one on my subaur but its minly because the pressue gets a bit high sometimes
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Jan 27, 2008 - 1:55 AM
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QUOTE(creis @ Jan 27, 2008 - 1:52 AM) [snapback]634987[/snapback] get any oil pressure guage, when the pressure gets to low check it, I have one on my subaur but its minly because the pressue gets a bit high sometimes see I was thinking about that.... but didn't know if it would really tell me anything when the car is running |
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Jan 27, 2008 - 4:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
it doesn't tell you anything when the car is not running. Get an electrical oil pressure gauge or just don't drive the car on long trips if you are that worried about it.
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