Bob in NY

Are you kidding me? I couldn't believe my eyes when I read that you check the oil level while the engine is running. In all my years of playing with cars this is a first for me. I assume no dip stick on this one either? Anyone know how accurate this measurement is?

Thanks!

TT Gasman

Because it's a dry sump engine, there's no oil pan.

Bob in NY

oh, I knew that...I need to do my homework, Thanks!


Dry sump systems have several important advantages over wet sumps:

Because a dry sump does not need to have an oil pan big enough to hold the oil under the engine, the main mass of the engine can be placed lower in the vehicle. This helps lower the center of gravity and can also help aerodynamics (by allowing a lower hoodline).

The oil capacity of a dry sump can be as big as you want. The tank holding the oil can be placed anywhere on the vehicle.

In a wet sump, turning, braking and acceleration can cause the oil to pool on one side of the engine. This sloshing can dip the crankshaft into the oil as it turns or uncover the pump's pick-up tube.

Excess oil around the crankshaft in a wet sump can get on the shaft and cut horsepower.

ltc

Wow.

David A

Just like a race car!

TT Surgeon

The measurement is extremely accurate.

Bob in NY

Thanks Chris, a dry sump is new to me.

Terry Adams

2009 911 engine on test bed simulating Nurburgring. To explain how they have solved the g force affecting a wet sump engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfuleS9rnzc