Engine oil level gauge / Dipstick

[911Gbanger]

Hello everyone,

This is my first 911 so be gentle lol. It’s a 964 C2

From first starting the car how long does it usually take for the oil level gauge to move to its correct level?

Secondly, does the dipstick alway read as empty when the car is cold or should it show at least some oil ? I do know it is a dry sump but not entirely sure if that means it’s literally dry unlike a conventional engine with oil sitting in the sump? 

Thank you 

 

[tomo]

If I can remember the temp guage should be about the 8 oclok mark and you oil gauge should show  a correct reading, To check your dip stick engine should be at correct temp , Make sure your car is on level ground, Clean D/S put back in tube wait about a minit check d/s again should read about 4 mm below  max for correct level , And do this procedure with the motor running.

[icu_jimmy]

Agree with Tomo, but in my view never trust the gauge and check the oil level regularly, Porsche advise to check every time you fill up. They do use oil, and they like to have a leak 😉 but a good engine won't use much.

[reedminor]

Oil needs to be checked on the dipstick.

 

Allow car to warm up - first mark on oil temp gauge. 

 

Leave engine running at idle

 

Ensure car parked on level ground

 

Check oil on dipstick with engine running, and adjust level as necessary. 500mls between empty and full on dipstick (check your owners manual) , so if you need to add oil I add in 200ml increments (using a marked cooking measuring cup now only used for oil filling) and recheck.

 

I never use oil level gauge and trust it implicitly - but I do use it as a guide.

 

No excuse not to check regularly - they do use oil 

 

Thanks

 

Justin

 

 

[911Gbanger]

Appreciate the help thanks guys 🙂