Oil Level/Comsumption - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Blue Flame Restorations · 10-23-2012

In reference to getting a more accurate oil level reading. I like to check my oil before I fire up the car in the morning, when checking. It's trivial, but it does make sense to use this method when possible.

scottfab · 10-23-2012

Well I topped off my oil early this morning and just checked it.
It does go above the fill mark by about 1/8th in.

BTW I go through a lot less oil if I keep it at the add mark and not the fill mark.

Paul Workman · 10-24-2012

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Originally Posted by scottfab

Well I topped off my oil early this morning and just checked it.
It does go above the fill mark by about 1/8th in.

BTW I go through a lot less oil if I keep it at the add mark and not the fill mark.

Well, this news may aly my concern about oil consumption - above the add mark. Next time I have a long trip in store, maybe I can get a chance to do some experimenting/documenting.

Interesting topic.

P.

10-23-2012	#1
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,899	Re: Oil Level/Comsumption In reference to getting a more accurate oil level reading. I like to check my oil before I fire up the car in the morning, when checking. It's trivial, but it does make sense to use this method when possible. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

10-23-2012	#2
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,193	Re: Oil Level/Comsumption Well I topped off my oil early this morning and just checked it. It does go above the fill mark by about 1/8th in. BTW I go through a lot less oil if I keep it at the add mark and not the fill mark. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people