if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage?
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Having no oil in your engine will cost you more in the long run.
Having no oil in your engine will cost you more in the long run.
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (piggydog)
i'd like to know why you would think having less oil would net better gas mileage....... 
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (98vtec)
Less weight? lol if you really are that concerened with your MPG, do the simple things are just re-evalaute how you drive and make sure your car has had its tune ups.
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (asdfsad)
...and if your really really concerned about mpg go buy a honda insight 
i aswell would like to know why less oil increases mpg
i aswell would like to know why less oil increases mpg
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (M2B4)
I'm going to say less oil means less oil sticking to the rotating assembly, which leads to less friction and more MPG...
Even if that were the case, I wouldn't do it.
Even if that were the case, I wouldn't do it.
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (The_Head)
oh i would assume if there was less oil then there would be more friction since the oil is a lubricant that keeps things moving freely, but i could be wrong.
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (M2B4)
Well if the oil is riding along on the crank counterweights and other non bearing surfaces, then it would add more resistance methinks.
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (The_Head)
mabye, but i would think opposite since its a lubricant which would make it rotate easier, but im not sure so mabye your right mabye i am who cares lol
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (The_Head)
less oil = frictional parasitic losses while the piston travels up and down the bore, not to mention an engine running hotter due to the friction.
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (piggydog)
yes the added friction of having less oil in the engine will greatly increase your gas mileage.
oh and throw some sand in the motor while your at it, that will be better than having like a hybrid
oh and throw some sand in the motor while your at it, that will be better than having like a hybrid
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if you're really that concened, get your rotating assembly balanced and crank knife edged... that will get rid of unecessary stress and cause less windage... freeing up power and making your motor more effecient. Do any cars come with knife edged cranks?
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (M2B4)
Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (lude98SH)
I know of some old prostock racres who used to drain there oil before the pass to get that extra edge. Windage has alot to do with it. Pretty stupid in a street car.
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (piggydog)
Would you get even better mileage if you left out all the oil? 
The engineers designed the acceptable level for a reason...best to stick with it and find you minimal mileage gains somewhere else (air filter/spark plugs/PCV/etc.)
Cheers!
The engineers designed the acceptable level for a reason...best to stick with it and find you minimal mileage gains somewhere else (air filter/spark plugs/PCV/etc.)
Cheers!
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Re: if you have the oil at the low end of the dipstick will you get better mileage? (piggydog)
Less oil means less weight, so better acceleration too!
Also, consider using olive oil instead of mineral oil; it's lighter per volume, improving gains!
Actually, if your engine is running properly, whether you are at the top or bottom of the dipstick range, the engine will be able to maintain proper lubrication. The only thing is you will have less in the oil pan, meaning more risk of starving the engine. More risk, and no gain in efficiency, unless you think the possibility of metal on metal is worth saving literally pennies in gasoline.
Also, consider using olive oil instead of mineral oil; it's lighter per volume, improving gains!
Actually, if your engine is running properly, whether you are at the top or bottom of the dipstick range, the engine will be able to maintain proper lubrication. The only thing is you will have less in the oil pan, meaning more risk of starving the engine. More risk, and no gain in efficiency, unless you think the possibility of metal on metal is worth saving literally pennies in gasoline.
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Stop with the BS
H22As have windage trays, that keeps the crank from blowing wind into the sump
If the oil is very very high, then the crank will have to slosh through it as it spins, that would cause parasitic loss, and less MPG
If your oil is at any normal level on the dipstick, you're fine, there is no difference as far as the engine's oiling system can see, just a few less lbs of oil, and a higher risk of running too low w/o realizing and seizing an engine.
The level of oil in the pan, unless it is below the pickup, which is nearly impossible, does not influence the oiling system. period.
H22As have windage trays, that keeps the crank from blowing wind into the sump
If the oil is very very high, then the crank will have to slosh through it as it spins, that would cause parasitic loss, and less MPG
If your oil is at any normal level on the dipstick, you're fine, there is no difference as far as the engine's oiling system can see, just a few less lbs of oil, and a higher risk of running too low w/o realizing and seizing an engine.
The level of oil in the pan, unless it is below the pickup, which is nearly impossible, does not influence the oiling system. period.
