I think my engine is overfull……!
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Oil level indicator
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hanra
, Apr 26 2025 07:36 PM
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Posted 26 April 2025 - 07:36 PM
As per type GMH Workshop Manual, where do you consider full on the 308 dipstick? Oil to the line just prior to the letter F in the word full? Or oil to the first L in the word full?
I think my engine is overfull……!
I think my engine is overfull……!
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Posted 26 April 2025 - 08:04 PM
Reckon the line mate.
That's how I've always read it.
Below the bottom line = needs more, nagging issue of is oil starvation happening?
Above the upper line = oops, too much, with the nagging issue of am I aereating the oil? i.e. crank slapping oil and making bubbles?
Bearings don't like bubbles.
That's how I've always read it.
Below the bottom line = needs more, nagging issue of is oil starvation happening?
Above the upper line = oops, too much, with the nagging issue of am I aereating the oil? i.e. crank slapping oil and making bubbles?
Bearings don't like bubbles.
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Posted 26 April 2025 - 09:04 PM
Agree.
The line before the letter 'F'.
The line before the letter 'F'.
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Posted 26 April 2025 - 09:10 PM
I’ll have to dump the oil anyways I think. It’s about 2-3yrs old. Prob done 50klms however.
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Posted Yesterday, 10:59 AM
Maybe dump the fuel as well Brad.
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Posted Yesterday, 02:06 PM
Gahhhhh. My stash of HPR30 is basically good for the bin. Only had a 5 year shelf life. Must have got carried away and bought a heap when on special. Man…. The years just blow by…
I’ll use the container with a 12/21 mfg date.
I’ll use the container with a 12/21 mfg date.
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Edited by hanra, Yesterday, 02:07 PM.
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Posted Yesterday, 08:35 PM
Hmm...never knew modern oil even had a use by date.
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Posted Yesterday, 09:00 PM
Hmm...never knew modern oil even had a use by date.
Might be a manufacture date? 
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