Whale Oil Beef Hooked

[pietrzj]

Yet another tale of confusion over oil levels I am afraid.

After running the car for a few years with, what I assumed was a knackered oil level sender, as it never went much above the red segment, I eventually changed it out for a genuine new one yesterday. Simple job and as the level of the oil was below the sender hole I didn't even have to drain off any engine oil.

Anyway, I warmed it up properly today to top up the oil.

After adding a bit, checking the dipstick, glancing at the dash in the hope the level guage would be inching upwards etc etc I found that the level had to be about three quarters up the twists to register anything noticeable on the dial. When the level was at the top of the spirals the dial read half full. The best I can hipe then. However, if I look down the neck of the oil filler I can see the level!!

Is this normal?

A few years ago I had a blow back incident when I filled it to the top, so I am considering syphoning a bit out just in case.

Any anacdotes or advice welcome.

Jan

 

[guards red]

I think the first thing you need to do is ensure that the dry sump thermostat is opening and that the radiator in the front is getting warm. Not sure about seeing oil through the filler neck, there should be a plastic extending filler tube that makes that difficult.

Also, as an aside, what type of oil are you using?

 

[guards red]

In addition, was the oil cooler fan running at that temp shown in your pictures?

 

[A993LAD]

I don't think I have ever seen my oil level gauge higher than about halfway even when I know the oil level is high on the dipstick