I'm really happy with my ea81. It's purring like a kitten.
I noticed when I first did my conversion I had topped the new oil up to full and topped it up after running hot so the oil filter filled etc.
I noted the oil level dropped to about 3mm under the top line in a short period and now it has stayed there ever since. Its a little over half way from top mark to low mark. So it uses very very little oil but seemed to drop initially. Am I correct in assuming that being a flat engine when the oil level is on the top mark it could burn off a little then settle at that point?
Everytime I check it now it is at the same point which is good but I'm curious as to the initial drop.
The only change has been the rotating of the dip stick and its tube to point rearwards but that should change the level of how it reads.
Oil level query
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Oil level query
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Tweety trike- EA81 (full reco 2014) 32/36 weber, SPFI manifold, 9.5:1 CR, VW auto.
yes always give it afew minutes to settle, then top it up accordingly. It will take afew seconds for the oil to make its way thru the motor.
I do this, crank it over and let it idle for afew seconds, turn it off and then check it again
I do this, crank it over and let it idle for afew seconds, turn it off and then check it again
my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.