Is there a way of re-calibrating the oil level gauge?
10-08-2008, 08:27 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Is there a way of re-calibrating the oil level gauge?
I don't use my gauge any more as it doesn't move out of the red at the oil level 'sweet spot' ie half way up the twisty on the dip stick.
However ,the oil level gauge on my pals 993 happily displays at half full when his oil is half way up the twisty , so I was wondering if the sensor could be moved / re-jiged ?
It'd be nice to be able to use the gauge , or even see it at work as the tank fills at idle..
However ,the oil level gauge on my pals 993 happily displays at half full when his oil is half way up the twisty , so I was wondering if the sensor could be moved / re-jiged ?
It'd be nice to be able to use the gauge , or even see it at work as the tank fills at idle..
10-08-2008, 09:52 AM
#2
Race Car
Yes, It's a bit cumbersome and may require a few iterations but you can get it so when is 1/2 on the dip stick is exactly 1/2 on the tank.
It's just like adjusting the water tank float in your bathroom toilet...
Try this.
1) Mark where the oil is currently at your gauge after warmed up engine
2) Let car/oil cool down
3) Beer Brake
4) Remove the rear right wheel splash guard to expose oil tank. You will see 6 bolts (part # 4 on diagram) holding the sensor/float in the tank (part #5 in diagram)
5) Make sure that your oil level is low enough so when you remove this oil won't spill out. You can remove some from the tank using a turkey baster to suction from the top.
6) Beer Brake
7) Remove oil level float from tank - be careful not to brake gasket #3, or may be a good idea to replace with a new one while you are in there as these tend to sweat somewhat.
8) Bend down slightly wire holding the tank to the sensor if your reading on the gague is always low, or bend up if the reading is always high
9) Re-assemble float/sensor back in tank
9) put back oil that was removed
10) heat up oil and check measurements comparing reading on dipstick to reading on gauge
11) Beer brake
12) Repeat as needed until either a) accurate readings are accomplished or b) you are fully drunk!
13) And finally, replace rear right wheel splash guard.
Have fun!
It's just like adjusting the water tank float in your bathroom toilet...
Try this.
1) Mark where the oil is currently at your gauge after warmed up engine
2) Let car/oil cool down
3) Beer Brake
4) Remove the rear right wheel splash guard to expose oil tank. You will see 6 bolts (part # 4 on diagram) holding the sensor/float in the tank (part #5 in diagram)
5) Make sure that your oil level is low enough so when you remove this oil won't spill out. You can remove some from the tank using a turkey baster to suction from the top.
6) Beer Brake
7) Remove oil level float from tank - be careful not to brake gasket #3, or may be a good idea to replace with a new one while you are in there as these tend to sweat somewhat.
8) Bend down slightly wire holding the tank to the sensor if your reading on the gague is always low, or bend up if the reading is always high
9) Re-assemble float/sensor back in tank
9) put back oil that was removed
10) heat up oil and check measurements comparing reading on dipstick to reading on gauge
11) Beer brake
12) Repeat as needed until either a) accurate readings are accomplished or b) you are fully drunk!
13) And finally, replace rear right wheel splash guard.
Have fun!
