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Jul 25, 2009 | 06:36 PM

RoninLS3

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Engine Oil Level

Hi

Where do you keep your oil level? 50 % or 75% or 100% of the fill indicator on the dip stick?

I am coming up on my first oil change and need a new rule of thumb for my new ride.

Thanks.

John

Jul 25, 2009 | 06:38 PM

TBD

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100% as is possible.

Jul 25, 2009 | 06:48 PM

Red Rochester

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100% is 100%

Jul 25, 2009 | 06:54 PM

rdm1465

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As long it is within the low and full mark. Of course full mark is best.

Jul 25, 2009 | 07:50 PM

TBD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Rochester

100% is 100%

If you're referring to my post, I don't check the level every time I look at the Corvette.

Peace, out.

Jul 25, 2009 | 07:58 PM

jpuli28

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You dont go by the DIC? The DIC is supposed to tell you when the oil needs changing...

Jul 25, 2009 | 08:10 PM

cclive

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Top line on the dipstick. Thats 100%. Question: Have you ever done anything other than this for any of the other cars you have owned?

Jul 25, 2009 | 08:33 PM

PeterSG

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Oil is a coolant as well as a lubricant. I always keep the oil up to the "Full" line on the dip stick... to best serve both functions.

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Jul 25, 2009 | 09:14 PM

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Jul 25, 2009 | 09:16 PM

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Dirty Howie

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100 % FULL

100% OF THE TIME

Jul 25, 2009 | 09:52 PM

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JoesC5

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I go by the level the dip stick shows after I do an oil change. My car takes 10.5 quarts and I put in 10.5 quarts of oil when I change the oil. That is 100%, no matter what the dip stick shows.

Jul 26, 2009 | 12:26 AM

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cclive

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoesC5

I go by the level the dip stick shows after I do an oil change. My car takes 10.5 quarts and I put in 10.5 quarts of oil when I change the oil. That is 100%, no matter what the dip stick shows.

To clarify, you said that you go by the dipstick, but then you said that you put in 10.5 quarts, no matter what the dipstick shows...so....this seems to be contradictory....does it matter what the dipstick says??