oil level on turbo
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
oil level on turbo
sorry this may be a dumb question but ive always wondered when you fill your oil on ur motor should the oil level be at the 2nd dot on ur dipstick you know the max? i just wasnt sure if it was different for turbos or not , thanks
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: CT
Posts: 3,107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: oil level on turbo (vtec.dc2)
I thought it should be higher then the bottom dot and lower then the top dot? but either way it should hurt if your at the top dot, jsut dont go past it. you dont need to add extra oil since your turbo, you should be fine adding same as a stock engine.
#4
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Copperas Cove, TX
Posts: 557
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: oil level on turbo (StolenTeg)
the owners manual states that it should be between the two dots.
BEWARE of overfilling (adding more for turbo) this can actually lead to the return backing up and blowing the seals in the turbo. Think about it, if the oil level in the pan covers the hole you tapped, it will not drain properly.
I know this from experience, needless to say I am very careful when I do my oil changes
BEWARE of overfilling (adding more for turbo) this can actually lead to the return backing up and blowing the seals in the turbo. Think about it, if the oil level in the pan covers the hole you tapped, it will not drain properly.
I know this from experience, needless to say I am very careful when I do my oil changes
#5
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Margaritaville
Posts: 7,355
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: oil level on turbo (Boosted2K)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the owners manual states that it should be between the two dots.
BEWARE of overfilling (adding more for turbo) this can actually lead to the return backing up and blowing the seals in the turbo. Think about it, if the oil level in the pan covers the hole you tapped, it will not drain properly.
I know this from experience, needless to say I am very careful when I do my oil changes </TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree. Don't go over the top dot and you'll be fine.
BEWARE of overfilling (adding more for turbo) this can actually lead to the return backing up and blowing the seals in the turbo. Think about it, if the oil level in the pan covers the hole you tapped, it will not drain properly.
I know this from experience, needless to say I am very careful when I do my oil changes </TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree. Don't go over the top dot and you'll be fine.
#6
H-T White Ops
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 4,875
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Once your oil supply line is filled it shouldn't empty back out again. Even when you do an oil change. Most people run a -3 line anyway. There can't be much more than 2-3 ounces inside the line anyway. I wouldn't worry about adding extra oil.
#7
Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Now in SoCal, CA, USA
Posts: 1,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (IslandSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
BEWARE of overfilling (adding more for turbo) this can actually lead to the return backing up and blowing the seals in the turbo. Think about it, if the oil level in the pan covers the hole you tapped, it will not drain properly.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
yea so in that case aren't you better off keeping the oil level more towards the lower dot? when it's at the top dot the oil is level with the top of the oil pan right? that would mean your return fitting is just about under the oil level...
BEWARE of overfilling (adding more for turbo) this can actually lead to the return backing up and blowing the seals in the turbo. Think about it, if the oil level in the pan covers the hole you tapped, it will not drain properly.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
yea so in that case aren't you better off keeping the oil level more towards the lower dot? when it's at the top dot the oil is level with the top of the oil pan right? that would mean your return fitting is just about under the oil level...
Trending Topics
#8
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Palm, FL
Posts: 721
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (turbosi03)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbosi03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yea so in that case aren't you better off keeping the oil level more towards the lower dot? when it's at the top dot the oil is level with the top of the oil pan right? that would mean your return fitting is just about under the oil level...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would say hit the middle. B/C you may not be aware of how much oil you are loosing on a normal basis... If you run it too close to the bottom dot, then you can risk going below it... But then again, I'm pretty sure the honda engineers thought of such, you do still have the idiot light... if you are running too low.
yea so in that case aren't you better off keeping the oil level more towards the lower dot? when it's at the top dot the oil is level with the top of the oil pan right? that would mean your return fitting is just about under the oil level...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would say hit the middle. B/C you may not be aware of how much oil you are loosing on a normal basis... If you run it too close to the bottom dot, then you can risk going below it... But then again, I'm pretty sure the honda engineers thought of such, you do still have the idiot light... if you are running too low.
#9
H-T White Ops
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 4,875
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (scartail)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by scartail »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But then again, I'm pretty sure the honda engineers thought of such, you do still have the idiot light... if you are running too low.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Oil pressure gauge
Oil pressure gauge
#10
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: MD
Posts: 4,546
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (IslandSi)
I have 2 feet of 3an to the firewall, then 4 feet of 3an to the turbo. In that line alone, there is 1.98 cubic inches of oil.
I have 12 inches of 10an as a return. In that line there is 3.68 cubic inches of oil.
Thats about 5 & 2/3 cubic inches, or 3.2 ozs, or a tenth of a quart.
just to give you an idea of how much extra yer oil lines need! OF course I neglected the volume inside of any tees, or inside the center cartridge of the turbo... but u get the idea
I have 12 inches of 10an as a return. In that line there is 3.68 cubic inches of oil.
Thats about 5 & 2/3 cubic inches, or 3.2 ozs, or a tenth of a quart.
just to give you an idea of how much extra yer oil lines need! OF course I neglected the volume inside of any tees, or inside the center cartridge of the turbo... but u get the idea
#11
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Palm, FL
Posts: 721
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (B18EG6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18EG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have 2 feet of 3an to the firewall, then 4 feet of 3an to the turbo. In that line alone, there is 1.98 cubic inches of oil.
I have 12 inches of 10an as a return. In that line there is 3.68 cubic inches of oil.
Thats about 5 & 2/3 cubic inches, or 3.2 ozs, or a tenth of a quart.
just to give you an idea of how much extra yer oil lines need! OF course I neglected the volume inside of any tees, or inside the center cartridge of the turbo... but u get the idea </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll keep the 3.2 oz in mind when I do my next oil change... ...
I figure someone had done the calculations...
I have 12 inches of 10an as a return. In that line there is 3.68 cubic inches of oil.
Thats about 5 & 2/3 cubic inches, or 3.2 ozs, or a tenth of a quart.
just to give you an idea of how much extra yer oil lines need! OF course I neglected the volume inside of any tees, or inside the center cartridge of the turbo... but u get the idea </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll keep the 3.2 oz in mind when I do my next oil change... ...
I figure someone had done the calculations...
#12
H-T White Ops
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 4,875
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (B18EG6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18EG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have 12 inches of 10an as a return. In that line there is 3.68 cubic inches of oil.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually you won't have any in your return line when the car's off. It'll all be drained out into the pan.
Actually you won't have any in your return line when the car's off. It'll all be drained out into the pan.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
EJ1 wilcox
Forced Induction
15
02-05-2005 05:30 PM