Oil Tank level lines .

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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL (2004)

Funny there's no spring on my cap either. There's usually an internal spring as it provides sufficient tension to prevent the cap from unscrewing past the lugs on the tank filler neck. When fully screwed down the cap should be in contact with the inner plate, thus clamping the plate and...
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However, not all dipsticks have the same level marks.


Oil tank cap - two different types at hand, which is correct?

I have two different oil tank caps based on the location of the upper and lower limits of the oil measurement. One of these is either an aftermarket imposter or possibly a legitimate cap but for a different model? The picture below shows the two, matched at the same point, and the H and L...
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For what it is worth, seems like if I filled above halfway between the two marks it just got puked out. Always check hot after a ride in case you have some wet sumping.
 
htown16 said:
For what it is worth, seems like if I filled above halfway between the two marks it just got puked out. Always check hot after a ride in case you have some wet sumping.
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I have found this as well , they are tricky to nail that half way position sometimes, I have finally bought a smaller oil syringe , it will be easier than my big clunky sludge gun , I had issues twice, with levels and oil drip and now replaced the cork in the cap .cheers
 
Shelby-Right said:
I have found this as well , they are tricky to nail that half way position sometimes, I have finally bought a smaller oil syringe , it will be easier than my big clunky sludge gun , I had issues twice, with levels and oil drip and now replaced the cork in the cap .cheers
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Sketchy at best .
Most important is do not over - fill , or anywhere near that . Stay low to medium . Differing models used differing dip stick lengths just to confuse you . Enjoy .
 
It is quite well known that the marked level line is 1/2" too high. The factory got it wrong. And, given the constant wet sumping it is impossible to get right unless the level is checked immediately after running.
 
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