PCM Apex 350, Oil level
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Printed Date: October-08-2024 at 5:22pm
Topic: PCM Apex 350, Oil level
Posted By: mtec
Subject: PCM Apex 350, Oil level
Date Posted: October-07-2013 at 11:57pm
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Hi, I’m just completing an oil change on my 98’ AN, and added 5 U.S quarts and pre filled filter. I was hoping to see it at the LOW on the dipstick or there abouts, as I still need to add about ½ a quart. But the dipstick is showing way above full. It’s actually just past the last L of the word FULL on the dipstick. I have the deck level, and thought that would be correct. Or am I mistaken? Also is there any way to know if I have the correct dipstick? Any comments would be much appreciated. Thanks. ------------- 98AN |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: October-08-2013 at 9:43am
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It is common for the dipstick to be out of calibration. This has been discussed before on the site. You are OK! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-08-2013 at 12:10pm
| Or..did you get all the oil out before adding new?? |
Posted By: mtec
Date Posted: October-08-2013 at 6:55pm
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well I ran it and let it drain for about 12hrs, adjusting the height of the trailer more than a few times (only retrived about 4.2 quarts, though). So i'm pretty certain that it all drained. So if the dipstick is out of calibration, I probarly should fill with correct amount and file a new upper line on there. has anybody have the same engine that couls confirm a dipstick length? Thanks for the replies guys. ------------- 98AN |
Posted By: Florida Inboards
Date Posted: October-08-2013 at 8:59pm
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Try this! after draining oil fill new oil filter and install. Then Add 4Qt's oil and run engine 2 min. With boat level Static check oil and add if necessary 6oz at a time. that is the current prescribed method on EX 343 engines. Your engine is still a vortec like the EX and your remote oil set up the same also. ------------- Money Talks! BS Walks! and loose change rides the bus!!! |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: October-08-2013 at 9:11pm
Jody, do you mean in the water? Floor level? Or gunnel level? I assume in the water level......We top off our 6L as you describe in the water. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Florida Inboards wrote:Posted By: mtec
Date Posted: October-09-2013 at 6:39am
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This model engine dosn't have a remote filter, and I had the floor level. I did have this trouble last oil change, but assumed I had added to much. This time took care in measuring and had the same result. I appreciate the duscussion. ------------- 98AN |