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In a message dated 3/21/01 9:09:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I first pull the oil dipstick out it measures 6 quarts > ... twist it > closed, then remove it again to read and it reads 5 quarts The oil fill pipe enters the oil tank below the level of oil in the tank. This makes the fill pipe into a barometer. When you run the engine. The fill pipe gets a bubble of hot air in it. As the engine cools oil is pulled up into the pipe. When you open the cap, the level drops, but the stick shows the artificially high reading. Here's a test you could do, but it could be dangerous if you forget. Fly the plane. Land, tie it down, then loosen the fill cap so the pipe is exposed to the atmosphere. Go away for a couple of days. Do not forget the cap is loose and crank up the engine! When you return, you should get an accurate oil reading first time. John __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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