Oil Level Guage
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9,000 miles?!? Where do you find these cars? Mine has 90,000 and drives great so I'm not complaining - I just feel bad for the guy who had the car for 15 years and only enjoyed 9,000 miles...
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I too have had the same problem with the oil level gauge. I just had my 60K service done and the mechanic changed the oil so I know that the level is fine but the gauge always reads at about 1/4 if that makes sense?? I have noticed before that while driving it will fluctuate between the 1/4 mark and empty! I thought it was until I checked the dipstick. Next oil Change I am going to bend the little rod on the oil level sender to make the gauge read correctly!
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Great pic ...thanks for that!!
So, how much does one bend for the first shot at it? Say, 1/2" drop at the float? Or 3/4" drop? Who has done the trial/error?
Edward
So, how much does one bend for the first shot at it? Say, 1/2" drop at the float? Or 3/4" drop? Who has done the trial/error?
Edward
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Fully warmed, my gauge is near center (9 oclock) and drops in red zone when driving. I know its not low on oil cuz I can see oil level thru oil fill opening several inches down the neck.
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This is very interesting. I basically ignore my oil gauge. I will have to try bending the rod a little.
I also just noticed on my car the flex tube in the oil filler tube is broken. I think it is #61 on the diagram Vince posted. Has anyone else had to fix this?
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I also just noticed on my car the flex tube in the oil filler tube is broken. I think it is #61 on the diagram Vince posted. Has anyone else had to fix this?
thanks,
--Joe
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This is very interesting. I basically ignore my oil gauge. I will have to try bending the rod a little.
I also just noticed on my car the flex tube in the oil filler tube is broken. I think it is #61 on the diagram Vince posted. Has anyone else had to fix this?
thanks,
--Joe
I also just noticed on my car the flex tube in the oil filler tube is broken. I think it is #61 on the diagram Vince posted. Has anyone else had to fix this?
thanks,
--Joe
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My gauge corresponds to the dipstick pretty close to where I like it. But on next oilchange, I think I will try for 1/4" drop. Thanks for that, Vince ...I appreciate it! ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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