[Healeys] Jag Oil Question--NO HEALEY CONTENT

[Alan Seigrist]

Bob -

Generally you are ok i f you are a little over, don't forget that once the
motor is run up that the oil level in the sump will go down.  Check your oil
while the motor is running and see what it says.

The main problem with overfilling is frothing of the oil if the crank is
splashing up the oil, but if you are only a quart over you should be ok -
remember the sump levels will change when you go up and down hill so even at
full capacity the sump oil level will still have some space above to the
crankshaft.

Alan

On Jan 6, 2008 11:18 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

>   Listers,
>   A friend of mine with an XJ12 could use a little help:
>   "in  your  wisdom  on British cars, I noticed that the oil capacity on
>   the Jag was 10.5 qt,
>
>   but  the  "Top  up  min/max" is 2.7qt. Does this mean you can be 2.7qt
>   above or below 10.5 qt?
>
>   The  NAPA  dude  said it took 12 qt. and being trusting, I didn't give
>   another thought, put
>
>   12qt  in  and  then noticed I was about a quart high on the dip stick.
>   Should I drain a quart
>
>   or is it safe up to 13.2qt?
>
>   It shows this "top up min/max" on the tranny to, but only 3qt.
>
>   Ahhhh, more British specifications..."
>   Any help from the pros and/or Jag owners appreciated.
>   bs
>
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