anon7 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 In a leaflet with the appollo oil system it says run the car for 2 minutes then allow it to stand for 30 seconds and check the oil level. However I have seen on other sites, including Alcester racings` that the oil should be at operating temperature and the engine running when you check it. I`ve tried both and get different readings (Alcester method showing somewhat less). Anyone got a definitive answer for this one? Any help much appreciated Shaggers It`s not yours............it`s R7 NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted July 23, 2004 Support Team Share Posted July 23, 2004 Answers here. You do it with the engine warm and running. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Shagbat, Just to add to what I've stated on my site, my cambelt cover has a silver sticker on it saying "Check oil level with engine running and hot" (wording might be everso slightly different, but that's basically it). You would expect the running-level to be slightly lower than the after-30-secs level because that just gives the oil time to start draining back into the sump. If you want to hedge your bets, make sure that the running level is somewhere above minimum, and the after-30-secs is just below max (or thereabouts) - but I think you'll notice a bit of oil OP drop around roundabouts etc. Keep BC free and open for ALL. Membership No. 43xx Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I'm just waiting for a call back from CC, but I believe it should be hot and runninbg on a wet sumped car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Right, CC Aftersales says: The 'best' way is to check immediately after you kill the engine (don't wait 30 seconds), or if needs must then hot and running. Do not let it stand before checking as the oil will start to drain back into the sump and provide a false reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morris Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I've been told by CC and Mark at Anglia Sevens that it's Engine Hot and Running for K series. However, it can be very difficult to read the dipstick when using this method, particulary when the oil is new. Why is the end of the dipstick yellow - It's a v. poor contrast to the oil colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Steve, I would agree, but Aftersales have advised as per my posting above. I called them this afternoon to discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon7 Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 Thanks for all the replies, would it make sense if I said I was still a little confused???? It`s not yours............it`s R7 NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Go with the hot and running method. It's worked for me for the last 3 years, and to my knowledge I've had no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon7 Posted July 24, 2004 Author Share Posted July 24, 2004 Thanks Mav, As that gives the slightly lower reading, it`s got to be better than not enough, so I`ll give it a whirl (never had all this on the old cross flow, bless her) It`s not yours............it`s R7 NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Steve Easiest way with clean oil is to get a sheet of kitchen towel, remove dipstick and place on kitchen towel, the oil will mark the paper giving you a depth which you can compare to the dipstick Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Mark. This probably works, but it is daft that it has to be done like this eh? My 1800 MG has a green tip to the end of a springy wire dipstick, but my Caterham still uses the yellow plastic one. Oil level on the latter dipstick shows better as it gets older/blacker!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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