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Old 05-29-2009, 01:57 AM   #28 (permalink)
cab83_750
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Originally Posted by AK370Z View Post
How are you checking your engine oil level? Cold engine dipstick method or start up, bring the oil up to operating temp, turn engine off, wait 15-20 mins and then check it with the dipstick?

Left the office for home (30 miles), parked the car in the garage, waited when the car was warm, then I checked.

I'll do your method....which is waiting for 20 minutes tomorrow.

If I continue to consume oil, I'll probably switch brand (Amsoil or Motul). If I continue to use oil, I may have the dealer perform a compression and leakdown.

I know that on Porsches, it is normal to use 1 qt every 1K miles (to my recollection). But on the Z, I do not know the norm. I will also check the manual to see if there is a norm.
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