Hello All:
Just to add more grist for the mill...
The dipstick from my car (MkIA) disappeared during the engine rebuild and I
have been trying to find a replacement, like many others. I have also
replaced the original factory oil filter setup with the Ford right angle
adapter (M6880A50) so I am assuming that the oil capacity/requirement of
the engine is somewhat different from the original arrangement. So, my
question is, how many quarts of oil should I add when I do an oil/filter
change? In other words, what is the capacity of the engine? Knowing that,
I can make a mark on the dipstick I am using so that I can monitor the
level. It would be nice to have an original, correct dipstick but, more
importantly, I would also like to know that I have the correct amount of
oil in the sump. I have heard that 4 quarts is the correct number, so that
is what I have been using but, in view of the exorcism of the original oil
lines & filter, is 4 quarts overfilling?
Thanks in advance,
Tod
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