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Discussion in '206/246' started by frankwissman, Oct 1, 2008.

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  1. frankwissman

    frankwissman Karting

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    #1 frankwissman, Oct 1, 2008
    My dipstick had been remarked somewhere in it's life - could someone please tell me the correct distance from the bottom of the handle (above the o-ring) to the full line on the dipstick?

    Thanks!
     
  2. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 UroTrash, Oct 1, 2008
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  3. frankwissman

    frankwissman Karting

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    #3 frankwissman, Oct 1, 2008
    Outstanding, UroTrash! Can't ask for a better or faster reply than that.
    Thanks.
     
  4. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 dm_n_stuff, Oct 1, 2008
    Not a big surprise that Uro would be here first measuring the dip stick. After all, isn't that what you do most of your day anyway?

    DM
     
  5. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 UroTrash, Oct 1, 2008
    :)
     
  6. John Corbani

    John Corbani Formula 3
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    #6 John Corbani, Oct 1, 2008
    My '72 246GT is somewhat different. I measured from the base of the handle as originally requested. This is the working down-stop, not the O-ring. The blade of the dip-stick is marked MIN and MAX with a heavy line going across the blade at each level.
    MIN is at 20.06"
    MAX is at 18.85"
    Spread is 1.21"
    My guess is that I should fill oil when down 1/4". One quart of Castrol 20-50 brings things back to MAX. Rather than add oil, I change it since it it close to twice a year mark and/or more than 3,000 miles. Good idea to look around down under the car anyway.
    John
     
  7. michael bayer

    michael bayer Formula 3

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    #7 michael bayer, Oct 2, 2008
    Actually, engine oil level is a function of two parts - the dipstick and its tube. You need to be sure both tubes are the same length before you compare their dipstick marks.
     

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