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| ILM914 |
 Apr 27 2026, 03:41 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 3-March 09 From: NC Member No.: 10,126 Region Association: None  |
Hi all, Please help with this if you can. it seems I have not found a clear answer on this question. I have a 73 914 2.0. If I go out in the morning before I run the car the oil level reads about half an inch above the high/full mark. If I start/run the car then shut it off ; wait 4-5 min then check it its right on the high mark. So the Question is which method is correct? in the am after car has sat for hours or after start up then shut off and wait 4-5 min? Thank you 914 people - much appreciated, Joe
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| Spoke |
Apr 27 2026, 04:12 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,379 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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Sounds like you're ok. As long as the level is not too high you should be ok.
It would make sense that after running the oil level is a little lower since oil is everywhere in the engine and not in the pan. |
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| mgphoto |
Apr 27 2026, 06:35 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey Joe,
The markings on the 914 dipstick are pretty deceptive as they represent about a pint of fluid bottom mark to top. If you grossly overfill the oil, which cannot compress, like air, that will force the oil past the seals damaging them. Most of us type iv types watch this closely. You said a little over the top mark when cold, and below the top mark when at operating temperature, as has been said looks spot on. Some of our racing brethren run with an extra quart in the sump, babying the motor until it’s hot. |
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