Question for 914/6 oil tank/oil change, Does it need a supplemental way to drain? |
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Question for 914/6 oil tank/oil change, Does it need a supplemental way to drain? |
Krieger |
Dec 16 2011, 12:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,781 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
I have seen some of the members here adding ways to drain the oil tank. 911s have a tank drain, but their tanks are mounted fairly low in relation to the engine. The bottom of the 6 tank is close to being near the same height as the top of the engine caes. Won't the oil just run into the engine case?
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930cabman |
Jul 28 2024, 07:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,874 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Curious:
just how much oil is left in the system if only the sump is drained? Cannot be much as it appears to be the low point in the system TIA |
mb911 |
Jul 28 2024, 08:46 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,473 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Curious: just how much oil is left in the system if only the sump is drained? Cannot be much as it appears to be the low point in the system TIA Depends on wearing past the oil pump. I drain both areas to ensure a full or as full of change as I can do. I then measure that amount and put that back in as a starting point on a fresh change. Then warm the car up and check level and add as needed |
930cabman |
Jul 28 2024, 09:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,874 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Curious: just how much oil is left in the system if only the sump is drained? Cannot be much as it appears to be the low point in the system TIA Depends on wearing past the oil pump. I drain both areas to ensure a full or as full of change as I can do. I then measure that amount and put that back in as a starting point on a fresh change. Then warm the car up and check level and add as needed Thank you, I just dumped about what I filled with, about 10 qt which might be a bit much. Will fill with 9 qt next time. Not sure how much is left in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
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