Oil volume between marks on dipstick

[MikeNash]

Can you tell me the above for a 1098cc engine? I want to know so I can get a better estimate of my oil consumption. Regards to all, Mike N.

[bmcecosse]

I never let it go down to the Min mark - always top up at half-way point (and then just from a gallon can) but I think it is about 1 pint from Min to Max. Just run the thing for several thousand miles - noting how much you add over that time - then work it out. If there is more than a trace of blue smoke you should not pass the 'visual' exhaust test at MOT time !

[MikeNash]

I've been doing that, Bmcecosse, but only got a very rough global figure of about 500 miles to the pint. But its obvious that its higher on fast runs. Cant find a figure for between marks on the dipstick in any of my handbooks so in lieu of advice from yourselves its going to have to be a bit of careful measuring when I get hold of a decent graded jug. Mike N.

[Willie]

Just remember that 500 miles to the pint was considered'within
specification' when the cars were new!! It was a different world back
then.

[Cam]

Yes, I have always taken it to be a pint between the max and min marks.

[57traveller]

There must be a variation in dipsticks. Having completed an oil change in the saloon last night I noticed, for the first time, there is only a "full" mark on that dipstick. I checked the Traveller and that's the same? Just the word FULL with an arrow pointing up to the line.

[rayofleamington]

there is only a "full" mark on that dipstick

If it's not showing on the dipstick, it needs topping up urgently!!

[Blunt]

there is only a "full" mark on that dipstick

If it's not showing on the dipstick, it needs topping up urgently!!

If it's not showing on the dipstick, you need a longer dipstick!!

[bmcecosse]

500 miles per pint is excellent !

[Kevin]

Both mine have a line above and below the FULL marking so there must be different ones then.

[57traveller]

[quote="rayofleamington"][quote]
there is only a "full" mark on that dipstick
[/quote]
If it's not showing on the dipstick, it needs topping up urgently!![/quote]

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[MikeNash]

Thanks for advice, lads!
Cos I've got many drips underneath and often a oily smear on the Traveller's rear windows I've been concerned that the leaks are excessive. My guesstimates on consumption have been about 500miles to the pint which Willie & Bmcecosse show is acceptable. So therefore my guess is probably wrong.
So I feel a better grip is necessary and I've got a marked jug from Wilkies' to calibrate the dipstick, ie in "pints per inch" (and for Onne litres per centimetre) so no matter wot dippy stick you've got it should add to the sum of human knowledge! When I've burnt off a bit I'll start the measuring. (I suppose all 1098 engines have the same shaped sump. Is it the same for all Morries?)
Incidently, Wilkies' cheapest oil is only £2.74 a gallon. Who will rise to the bait?
Regards, Mike N.

[Cam]

Yes, all 1098 in-line engines have the same sump. Oil at £2.74 a gallon! Well, for one, I will rise to the bait and say I'd only use that in DIRE emergencies! or for the gearbox... or perhaps to lubricate the door hinges!

A pint per 500 miles might be within the original spec but it's a bit excessive isn't it? Is it dripping out or is it burning it? If it's dripping then I'd try finding out from where and replace the offending seal.

[Onne]

I am getting there you know! Imperial an'all. Just haven't found out how to convert km/l to mpg

[Cam]

To convert km/l to MPG simply multiply by 2.825

To convert MPG to km/l simply multiply by 0.354


To convert l/100km to MPG you have to do 282.486 divided by l/100km

To convert MPG to l/100km you have to do 282.486 divided by MPG


To convert km/l to l/100km you have to do 100 divided by km/l

To convert l/100km to km/l you have to do 100 divided by l/100km

[Onne]

Brilliant! I can now join the over 40 club then! I did 43 MPG from holland to Bristol!

[ColinP]

Hi Onne,

I hope that's the petrol consumption - not the oil consumption!

Since the beginning of this year - after the recon engine was run-in properly - I've usually averaged 40+ mpg. Mostly on a 6-7 mile (11Km) journey to work & the same home.

Journey round the M25 was very close to 40mpg - too much traffic!

I'm also fortunate in that the oil doesn't seen to need topping up between the 3 month services (about 1000 mile intervals)

All the Best with Elizabeth,

Colin

[Onne]

Thank you very much indeed Colin, everything is going as on schedule. And yes I meant petrol. I think I use about a pint of oil per 500 mls. Must say I haven't found out yet if it is burned, or just leaking whilst on the move. Normally I average about 30-35 mpg, but I only drive around town with a bit of choke in the first mile. Only four in total to work. I should use the bicycle, but I just don't.

[MikeNash]

Mr Cam
Onne must almost be ready for compoud Imperial units like British Thermal Units or Slugs. I'll leave them to you.
Personally, I find "miles per litre" enough of a step forward. Mike N.

[Onne]

I either go for it 100% or I don't. So please explain your BTUs and slugs!
Onne