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I have a newly acquired Sylva J15 kit car with a 1.7 Zetec S VCT puma engine and I am in the process of changing the oil. The book says approx 4.6 litres but I’m struggling to get 4 litres in before the reading is over MAX on the dipstick. Is this a problem unique to me or is it common? I can only presume that a fair bit of oil is left inside the engine/sump after an oil drain?
Puma engined kit car oil question....
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Puma engined kit car oil question....
Being installed in kit car, is the original sump still on the engine? If so, 4.6 l is correct info...
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Puma engined kit car oil question....
Original sump, not come off the engine. I understand that the recommended amount is 4.62 litres but I can’t seem to get more than 4 in. I’ve put a spirit level on the engine to make sure it’s level! Does a fair bit on oil get left in the sump after draining?
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Puma engined kit car oil question....
Is the filter already full? It's 4.62 with the filter, 4.15 without.
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S/Steel BlueFlame Catback Exhaust. Denso Iridium Spark Plugs. ST150 Front Brakes. S/Steel Braided Brake Lines. Eibach Springs/KYB Shock Absorbers. Heated Washer Jets. Internal Boot Release. Glove Box Light. 2nd Boot Light. Diadem Side Repeaters. LEDs: Indicators, Parking, Stop/Tail, Number/Plate Lights. Bilt-Hamber Rust Treatment/Corrosion Protection.
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S/Steel BlueFlame Catback Exhaust. Denso Iridium Spark Plugs. ST150 Front Brakes. S/Steel Braided Brake Lines. Eibach Springs/KYB Shock Absorbers. Heated Washer Jets. Internal Boot Release. Glove Box Light. 2nd Boot Light. Diadem Side Repeaters. LEDs: Indicators, Parking, Stop/Tail, Number/Plate Lights. Bilt-Hamber Rust Treatment/Corrosion Protection.
Age itself is not an indicator of how fit a person is to drive.
Puma engined kit car oil question....
Just a thought,are you also using the correct length Dipstick?
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