What is the correct oil level? I have always kept it half way betweenthe first and second mark on the dip stick. The reason I'm asking is theother day I changed the oil in my 356 SC. I made sure the oil was hotand because the oil had just been changed 2 months ago. I opted not todrop the screen. Just pulled the plug. Went away for about 2 hours. Then put the plug back. I could only put 3 qts. in. I had thought itshould be 4 qts. Oh and by the way the Teflon tape did the trick no moreleak at the oil plug. James P Murphy 1964 356 SC Coupe Irish Green
James, If you replace the oil filter with an oil change you will be able to addabout 3/4 of a quart more. If you have just finished a complete rebuild,then you will be able to full it with the 4 quarts. There is always some oilleft in the engine after draining it. You should always replace the filter(IMO) with an oil change.Mark Jung57 CoupeSeal Rock, OR > What is the correct oil level? I have always kept it half way between
Did you change the oil filter ? If not, that holds a sufficient amount ofoil. I would also keep the level at the top mark on the dipstick (that'smore oil too - you need it all, especially when cornering). -MD- ----- Original Message -----From: "James P Murphy" To: <356talk@356registry.org>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 4:34 AMSubject: Oil level: > What is the correct oil level? I have always kept it half way between
James,The correct oil level is the upper mark on the dip-stick. You gainabsolutely nothing by running half way in between the upper and lower marks.Simply put, the lower mark is the "Minimum" (or, "Add") level and the upperis the "Full".I suggest that anyone not having an owner's manual for their 356 should layhands on one and read it carefully from cover to cover. It is an amazingpiece of literature and tells you virtually everything you need to knowabout driving and routine maintenance.Bud Osbourne356burgh----- Original Message ----- >themore
Where does one obtain an Owner's Manual? Wally
Did you look in your glove box ? Hey..........just kidding ! -MD- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wallace Olson" To: "Cindy" ; "Mark Jung" Cc: <356talk@356registry.org>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 8:44 AMSubject: Re: Oil level: > Where does one obtain an Owner's Manual?
PS. Wally - Stoddard sells new reprint copies. There are also those onthis List that have some for sale. Send out a request to any List memberthat wants to sell one. Good luck ! -MD- ----- Original Message -----From: "Wallace Olson" To: "Cindy" ; "Mark Jung" Cc: <356talk@356registry.org>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 8:44 AMSubject: Re: Oil level: > Where does one obtain an Owner's Manual?
I checked the glove box and have the original little thin booklet. Is thiswhat we're talking about? It explains the basics about operating the glovebox, etc. and I don't see a lot of technical info in it. Does anyone on the list have an "owner's manual" for sale? Wally
Wally,If it says "Driver's Manual" on it, read it thoroughly. It containns all ofthe technical infoormmation and basic maintenance instructions that you needfor day to day operation. It should be mandatory reading (and, not justskimming) for anyone buying a 356. If you have a project car, rolling orotherwise, there are other works of literature that may be more imperative.However, if you've never read the "Driver's Manual" before, no matter howlong you've owned and driven 356s, do yourself and your 356 a favor and readit. Thoroughly.Bud Osbourne356burgh----- Original Message -----From: "Wallace Olson" To: "Michael Doyle" ; "Cindy" ;"Mark Jung" Cc: <356talk@356registry.org>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 9:03 AMSubject: Re: Oil level: > I checked the glove box and have the original little thin booklet. Isthisglove