After an oil change, I added the specified 2.5 liters of oil, then scored a mark on the dipstick relating to full capacity. The original marks on the dipstick seem irrelevant, though the lower mark might serve as a minimum warning.
Michael Stockhill On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 6:26 AM Kristin Nowell <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Ian, when filling my motor with oil I only bring it up to the lower > mark on the dipstick - given the aft tilt of the motor when the airplane is > on the ground, this is equivalent to a two third full indication when the > motor is level. If I fill it to the upper mark it will blow lots of oil > while flying. That said, I would like some pictures - [email protected] - > and I appreciate your diligence. > Best Regards, > Tom > > On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 2:28 AM Ian WIlliams <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Our little Dimona now has around 550 hrs on the engine (SMOH) . >> >> There has been a small increase on oil blow by coming out of the >> crankcase vent. While not a lot, and no real need to top up between oil >> changes, it does make a mess. Not a lot of oil can go a long way. >> >> So after suitable investigation helped by Mr Google, I have designed a >> small oil catch can mounted alongside the right hand carb. >> >> It is very effective. Now no mess to clean . Although it could be said >> that if a VW engine does not leak some oil there is something wrong with it. >> >> So If anybody is interested, send me yr email address and I will send >> some pictures. >> >> It uses a very common cast aluminium (electronic) enclosure with 2 >> perforated fiberglass sheet dividers inside. Between the dividers I have >> used a plastic wool type material . >> >> >> >> Best regards >> >> >> >> Ian Williams >> >> New Zealand (ZK-GCB) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
