Don't believe it matters. It all gravity drains back to pan anyways. Are you having level issues?
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Don't believe it matters. It all gravity drains back to pan anyways. Are you having level issues?
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Well that or I'm having a bad leak somewhere else. I filled it up before I left Raleigh and was worried maybe I poured it in the wrong spot. Orange light came on after a good 300-350 miles (possibly more) of driving. Seems to be every couple of weeks I need to add some more. Thought maybe I was pouring it in the wrong spot and it was just collecting under an engine cover or something, but I guess it's all coming out of the OFHG (even though the waffle area is kinda clean) as the VCG should not be leaking any longer (it's new and I smell no burning oil).
For the record, after bringing the car up to operating temperature, turning it off and then waiting about ten minutes (the manual says five minutes), I checked and the level was just above the minimum level mark on the stick. Came back maybe 45 minutes later and it was about the same. When it's cold, it's a little higher. I feel like the level varies a lot.
84K on the clock. Using BMW 5W-30.
Last edited by llll1l1ll; 01-04-2012 at 08:58 AM.
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Interesting.
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Anyone getting the oil drain thingy from ECS? I had something similar on my Civic years ago and it was a blessing for me, as I ALWAYS end up dropping the drain plug and socket/extensions into the oil when doing my changes, and it always sucks.
Messaggero
I contemplated getting one. I hear it works really well.
Eh - we'll see what happens! My guess is OFHG or a faulty sensor.Originally Posted by danewilson77
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The one I had on my Civic I thin kwas one of those Seen On TV products. The drain plug was replaced with a threaded valve, and then it came with a quick-release hose that you'd pop on to let the oil drain. I like the design and how this one functions better from ECS though.
Messaggero
My bad. I didn't check my email before posting. I was thinking about a suction pump you stick in the dipstick. I heard good things about those.
Boss
Motive Extractor here. No need.
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Soldier
quick drains as described are pretty standard on aircraft..........allows hooking up a hose and directing the flow directly into containers, and you arent dealing with screwing things back in and safety wiring them in what is often a very confined space. Neat. Clean. Fast.
Tim
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I've always wanted to get one of these, but the ones that can hold more than 5 quarts seem to be astronomically more expensive for some reason.Motive Extractor here. No need.
Edit: Oh, only $65 at Amazon... I think I found something to use my Amazon gift card on.
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