Checking oil level

[Doc007]

On a dry sumped Duratec should the oil level 5 mins after shut off (as per the handbook) be largely the same as when cold?

[ScottR400D]

I find it can often be the same (just below the central baffle) but sometimes isn't. 

I find the 5 min after switch off is consistent. 

[aerobod - near CYYC]

The most consistent method and the method specified for my 2012 R400 Duratec is to check with the engine running and fully up to temperature. The oil should be 5mm below the mid baffle plate, but if the centre hole just disappears from view, the level is right at the baffle plate height.

[Grant_7]

I have an alternate method; I just whip off the bonnet and look at the sight tube that Stuart at Premier Power installed on my DS tower (Duratec 420R).

Absolutely superb modification that makes checking the oil - an important task - both easy and reliable.

[jpouquette]

Grant_7,

Any pictures available for this mod?

Thanks,

Jim

[Grant_7]

Hi Jim,

Yes, should be below:

 

 

 

(no idea why the 3rd image keeps rotating 90 deg...)

[Jonathan Kay]

Private Message sent.

[jpouquette]

Thanks

[mph]

I sooo need this! What a fabulous little mod. Do you mind me asking what it cost and if it was part of a larger piece of work by PP? I'm tempted by their combined oil pressure+temp guage, and ultimately the 225 engine upgrade. That'll have to wait a while though 

[7 wonders of the world]

I don't understand what is so difficult about removing the DS cap and looking in with the engine running...?

It may be a poor photo but I can't even see a calibration mark on the sight glass mod...?