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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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Check oil question~~??

Guys, Im just wondering that do I have to check the engine oil "every 2000km" ??

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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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depends on how you drive.....
do a quick check every 2nd or 3rd fuel up would do it...

and for the last time.......
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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You have to reach up the tailpipe until you feel something slippery. Then check the dipstick. if the oil level is between the two marks, you good. If it is below the lower mark, add a quart (or liter)

EDIT I reread the post again. WTF are you asking?
Originally Posted by Kenny
Guys, Im just wondering that do I have to check the engine oil "every 2000km" ??

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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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I said check every 2000km for the sake of saying it. You don't need to put oil everytime.

Only take you 5 min to check oil and admire the car - what is wrong with that
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MissyK
Even I check the oil.. and im a GIRL
That's right, not yet a WOMAN.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Tam
That's right, not yet a WOMAN.
Does that mean the same in Chinese?.... if so... how did you know? Did you check it out every 2000km too??
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Erm, am I reading that right? Are you trying to say that no man has yet "made you a woman"?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Can we get back to discussing lubricant?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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Doubt all that much would have been used Kall but it never hurts to check it after it has been driven/operated hard for an extended period.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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No, im still a girl. Am waiting 4 my knight in shining armour to come and take me away from this cruel world and protect me from harm.
oh look..... flying elephant.....

Originally Posted by MissyK
I been meaning to check the oil since after the Dyno. Curious as to whether much would be used, wat you guys fink?
shouldnt be any.... how long did the whole dyno thingo take for 3 runs?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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oh well...... no frill crap doest do you any good!
quick, im sure repco's still having those 5w30's....
run..... kall...... RUN (ie. dont drive...)
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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DAMN half of my oil was used
Really?? Did you check it before the dyno run?

I'd be surprised if you really used half the oil in three dyno runs.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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Thank you for every replied.

However, here is another question.. hope you all dont mind and dont flame me..

are there any gauges that for checking this oil ??? it will be great if this is possible..

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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Your dipstick is your gauges Kenny. There are, however, some gauges in the US that has marking to show how much oil to add from the mark to full.

Is there a phobia of getting your hand dirty? Even Kalli check her oil.
You are welcome to drive to a dealership at get their manager to check it for you
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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As useless as the oil pressure gauge might appear to be, it can actually show oil level. On full it is 2 small slit to the right, if it even decrease by 1 or half a slit it requires refill.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Your dipstick is your gauges Kenny. There are, however, some gauges in the US that has marking to show how much oil to add from the mark to full.

Is there a phobia of getting your hand dirty? Even Kalli check her oil.
You are welcome to drive to a dealership at get their manager to check it for you
Err... Im just asking Taka

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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Tam
Erm, am I reading that right? Are you trying to say that no man has yet "made you a woman"?

No man, she's too busy playing with boys
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