checking oil in 993tt
05-14-2006, 10:35 AM
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checking oil in 993tt
This may sound silly, but i don't know how to check to oil in my 993tt, it seems i cant get past the oversixed intercooler. Can anyone let me know where the dipstick is?
05-14-2006, 11:46 AM
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It's actually funny how hard checking the oil is, especially on the TT. The dipstick is in the same old place... way off on the pass side of the engine compartment... up towards the front of the bay under the rear window area. You do know, I hope, that the oil is checked with a hot (not warm) engine, at idle, on a level surface. As on any 911, the dipstick is hard to read.... the oil should be half way up the "twisty" portion. The entire twisty portion only represents a quart or two, so don't overfill. Once you get a good reading on the dipstick, you can view your oil level gauge to see how welll "calibrated" it is. The gauge is very handy, but the dipstick is the gospel.
Adding oil is even tougher... the fill cap in also on the pass side, about midway in the bay, and hard to reach beacuse of the intercooler. You will need a funnel.
Adding oil is even tougher... the fill cap in also on the pass side, about midway in the bay, and hard to reach beacuse of the intercooler. You will need a funnel.
05-14-2006, 12:22 PM
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thanks so much for your insight i can't waitto go check it !!! I am having problems posting a pic of my tt apparently i can't locate my member # I want t5e whole rennlist community to see it
05-14-2006, 12:51 PM
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i appreciate your help and i just went down to the garage to try it and i found the oil cap to fuill it but i still can't find the dam dipstick, i guess i need a little more guidance any more help is appreciated
05-14-2006, 01:34 PM
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You shall be henceforth known as "the man who couldn't find his dipstick". The dipstick is about 6" further toward the front of the bay... toward the rear window... high up. Mine has a yellow handle. Its snug up near the body work, not near the engine. Take another look.
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05-14-2006, 03:09 PM
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Make sure the engine is nice and warm when you check the oil. Don't add any oil if it is between the lower and upper mark. I tell most people to run the oil level near the bottom mark.
05-15-2006, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Darius
Mine has "built in" funnel . Adding oil is not difficult at all.
Did I just say "stick your fingers into the inlet"....where are the Beavis and Butthead comments?
05-15-2006, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin
Make sure the engine is nice and warm when you check the oil. Don't add any oil if it is between the lower and upper mark. I tell most people to run the oil level near the bottom mark.
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05-15-2006, 05:57 PM
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The dip stick sits horizontally. If you are looking for a vertical dip-stick (like most cars) you'll never find it.
It is actually quite snug, so it is an effort to pull it out (at least mine is). Also, it's almost a mile long, so be prepared to keep pulling until you are one block from home. It is quite a contraption if you asked me. Also, it is impossible to read in direct sunlight. (I know my old eyes are going, but my daughter could not read that either)
Good luck.
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It is actually quite snug, so it is an effort to pull it out (at least mine is). Also, it's almost a mile long, so be prepared to keep pulling until you are one block from home. It is quite a contraption if you asked me. Also, it is impossible to read in direct sunlight. (I know my old eyes are going, but my daughter could not read that either)
Good luck.
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05-15-2006, 08:14 PM
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i actually did check to oil and it was clean but it leveled off at the top of the twisty part wil lthis damage my engine, exactly how many quarts need to be added when performing an oil change i ve been told 12 15 14 what is the correct #
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05-15-2006, 08:25 PM
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sfbanchs,
As you can see, a simple question like "how to check my oil" yields a twisted and complex response. When your dipstick read at the top, did your oil level gauge also read at the top? Its reassuring to get a feeling about the gauge calibration. Your car is full of oil, but not overfull. You should be fine. If it uses a bit of oil and gets to the midway point, I think that is preferred. That may only be half a qt or so. How many qts for a refill? How many filters are you changing? Are your draining the turbo lines? Are you draining the oil cooler (s)? See? Another butt simple question with no simple answers.
As you can see, a simple question like "how to check my oil" yields a twisted and complex response. When your dipstick read at the top, did your oil level gauge also read at the top? Its reassuring to get a feeling about the gauge calibration. Your car is full of oil, but not overfull. You should be fine. If it uses a bit of oil and gets to the midway point, I think that is preferred. That may only be half a qt or so. How many qts for a refill? How many filters are you changing? Are your draining the turbo lines? Are you draining the oil cooler (s)? See? Another butt simple question with no simple answers.