Oil Level

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Mon May 09, 2011 7:43 am

Dear All,

As I am not much of a mechanic I have a simple question for you.

I checked the Oil level about 5 Hours after a 1 Hour drive & it showed nearly nothing. I then put in a most of a 1 Litre oil tin of 20W 50. But I noticed even after ticking over again the oil stays at the top of the engine somewhat.

So maybe it did not need anymore afterall, I have not checked yet today.

I was wandering how it takes or one should wait for the Oil to settle down again after a 1 Hour drive ?

Paul

Post by **1954Etype** » Mon May 09, 2011 7:47 am

Paul

I am assuming that you are measuring at the dipstick. When you remove the flller cap, you will always see oil present at the bottom of the cams. It just basically stays there as all of it doesn't run back down into the sump again.

You don't need to wait for a hour for the oil to settle - just a minute or so.

Angus

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Mon May 09, 2011 7:59 am

Angus

Thks for the speedy response, Hmm a bit worrying.
I had the Oil changed a month ago & been out about 7 hours in Hot weather. So it seems to have used allot of Oil. In the past never did ?
The Oil breather was changed side as fitting was wrong, Oil pressure is
perfect at +- 40 After some driving.

Paul

Post by **1954Etype** » Mon May 09, 2011 8:28 am

Paul, had you checked the oil after the change? Or was this the frst time?

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Mon May 09, 2011 9:09 am

Dear Angus,

I had checked after getting the car back & it was a bit lower than I normally have it. Did not check again as I thought it was premature, so just checked the water each time.

Paul

Post by **1954Etype** » Mon May 09, 2011 9:28 am

PAUL MORRIS wrote:Dear Angus,

I had checked after getting the car back & it was a bit lower than I normally have it. Did not check again as I thought it was premature, so just checked the water each time.

Paul

Paul

could just be the level settling down after the change. Just keep an eye on it but if you aren't dripping puddles of oil or burning it out of the exhaust, you should be fine

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Mon May 09, 2011 10:12 am

Dear Angus,

The Garage floor is clean, I can see any smoke or oil on my hand at the
exhaust. Could it be coming out of the Oil Breather while running ?

Paul

ChrisC · Post by **ChrisC** » Mon May 09, 2011 11:32 am

very little comes out the breather if you have a healthy engine otherwise you would always be running out of oil :) so you can probably cross that off your worries.

A silly question perhaps - but do you know if you have the correct dipstick for your car? Perhaps the servicing agent filled the car correctly based on experience but the dipstick is too short so it reads low. Just a thought...

My early model dipstick is pressed with the words "turn off engine wait 1 minute" so I concur that you dont need to wait very long.

Post by **Heuer** » Mon May 09, 2011 11:48 am

Dipstick should have an 'E' engraved on the tip. You need to make sure it is straight as they can curl.

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Mon May 09, 2011 12:51 pm

Dear All,
I just checked, the Dip stick looks the origional as you described. It has bend half way down which looks normal. The Oil level is just above the E
in spite of adding 1.5 Litres or a Quart. Suppose better buy some more & see how it goes ?

Paul

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Mon May 09, 2011 3:05 pm

I had a problem where I thought the oil level was low. It turned out the dip stick was missing the hole in the baffle plate and was sliding across the top of the plate giving a false reading. When you withdrew the dip stick it straighten up again with only a slight bend in it but enough to miss the hole in the baffle plate.

This may not be you problem but check it

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Mon May 09, 2011 7:38 pm

Dear Tony,

Not quite sure I got your point but will give it some goes. I always wonderd why its so stiff & bent half way down. Also not sure of best angle
either.

Paul

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Mon May 09, 2011 11:27 pm

Paul,

Straighten the stick in a vice, but when you put it back in, do it lightly and it will find the hole in the baffle plate. Do not force it and it will just drop in lose. You can then clip it into its retaining bracket.

Just a note of caution. I am talking about any bend in the stick that is inside the block after the stock. Obviously the stick is supposed to be bent where it is external to the block.

Not explaining myself very well without a drawing.

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Tue May 10, 2011 8:42 am

Dear Tony,

I will take a picture of the stick before & send it to you.

Thks
Paul

Post by **Heuer** » Tue May 10, 2011 9:31 am

Before you go bending anything lets be clear - the dip stick is bent half way down its full length to clear the manifolds; beyond that it should be totally straight. These pictures are from an earlier post:

The E-Type dipstick should 9 3/4" from cap to tip.

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Tue May 10, 2011 10:30 am

Dear David, Tony,

You guys are just Great

Paul

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Sun May 15, 2011 9:46 am

Dear Friends,
I checked the Stick its the proper one for sure. What puzzles me is how hard or stiff to get it in. I ordered a New one just to be safe. I Checked the Oil again without using the car & basically just above E. So I put in 2/3 of a Tin. Hope to take the car out for a quick drive today & check level when cooled down.
Paul

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sun May 15, 2011 10:27 am

Paul,

The stick should not be difficult to put in. It should just drop in easily. Once in you just clip it into it's retaining bracket.

Post by **Heuer** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:33 pm

Paul

If there is any resistance there may be something amiss in the sump. Personally I would immediately drain the oil, refill with exactly 8.5 litres and take another dipstick reading. The result will show you where to fill to as it really does not matter where the level is on the stick as long as you have a reference. You will then be secure in the knowledge there is no leak and can address the problem at the end of the season. Adding extra oil to what might be a 'full' sump is asking for trouble!

PAUL MORRIS · Post by **PAUL MORRIS** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:52 pm

Dear Friends,

You'r Too Good,

I went out for a Ride, seemed to run perfect & what a Thrill except getting Hot in this weather (Fhc). I have just checked the Oil & now too much as you thought. In fact the stick is not perfectly straight so I sorted it a bit but dont have a vice. It now enters much easier with a proper reading after making as straight as possible. I am now just at the limit of the upper notches.

So maybe a New stock is best.

We would be lost without you guys.

Paul

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