Engine Oil Queries

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:53 pm

Hi.

Just got to see on the site technical page that the 1966 engine is 5.3US pints of engine oil (which is the equivalent of about 2.5 Ltrs).

Are there any dangers in having too much oil in the engine? I have about 4 ltrs in my engine.

How can I safely drain the excess If it is a concern?

hercdriver · Post by **hercdriver** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:13 pm

Yes, you have too much oil. As you stated above, 5.3 pints or 2.5 liters. Drain the extra out of the through the drain plug (21mm) on the bottom of the motor and then check your oil level using the dip stick. It should be between the upper and lower notch on the dipstick.

Herc

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:50 pm

Hi Herc

I did do so early the next day and confirmed the levels with the dip stick. Glad to be on the safe side.

I did a 60Km trip after the above- all is running in an impressive way.. these being speed and milage. I am a happy bug driver/owner.

Cheers.

hercdriver · Post by **hercdriver** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:03 am

KKV270 wrote: I am a happy bug driver/owner.

I know what you mean. I've been wrenching on mine lately. It turned out to be that the fuel pressure was too high. Now that is fixed and I've been driving everywhere.

dcarlson12 · Post by **dcarlson12** » Sat May 10, 2014 7:41 pm

New post for my wife's 'new' dream car.

What is the amount of oil required to raise level of oil from low/add mark to high/full position.
Thks,
Dwight

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Tue May 13, 2014 3:25 pm

Just under a quart.

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