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Message started by hawk41 on 06/13/16 at 09:34:13

Title: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by hawk41 on 06/13/16 at 09:34:13

Anybody have a method that easily prevents an oil change overfill when pouring new oil from a 1 gallon container, other than staring at the sight glass? Just finished installing Versy so engine has little or no oil. Thanks! :-/

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by Serowbot on 06/13/16 at 09:42:41

I have a 1 quart measuring cup... :-/

I add 16oz at a time to make pouring easier... 8-)

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by Tocsik on 06/13/16 at 09:43:22

I use one of these but I cut the tube a lot shorter. You can get them at WallyWorld or most parts stores for a few bux.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31GU1SuttGL.jpg

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by Serowbot on 06/13/16 at 09:44:33

Oooooh!... that's cool!...
Me want one... :)

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by hawk41 on 06/13/16 at 09:46:24

Thanks guys! Off to the store to get one of these great ideas!

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by norm92de on 06/13/16 at 09:46:54

Put a 2 1/4" block or something under the side stand. Then fill up to the lower mark on the sight glass. You will have to check it again after you run it because of the filter cavity. Give it time to drain back down before checking the second time.

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by verslagen1 on 06/13/16 at 09:49:11

Get a funnel that fits in the oil fill hole.
Fill the funnel than let it drain, fill then drain, fill then drain...

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by Kris01 on 06/13/16 at 18:02:07

I use the gallon jug of Rotella. I just pour carefully. Draining excess oil is a pain!

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by KennyG on 06/13/16 at 18:46:14

I use the wife's measuring cup and funnel.

I run them through the dishwasher before she gets home.

Kenny G :-[

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by Ruttly on 06/13/16 at 20:05:58

Shame on you Kenny

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by KennyG on 06/13/16 at 20:56:11

:-/ :-/ :-/

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by old.indian on 06/13/16 at 21:07:29

[quote author=29070C211003110A620 link=1465835653/0#8 date=1465868774]I use the wife's measuring cup and funnel.

I run them through the dishwasher before she gets home.

Kenny G :-[/quote]

We all know what will happen the time that KennyG miss judges when Mrs. Kenny gets home and catches him using her measuring cup and funnel.... I'm cringing just thinking about it......

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by KennyG on 06/13/16 at 21:17:37

I guess Miss Ellen would manage to change the pitch of my voice quite a bit if she caught me.

:P :-[ :'(

I am going to miss it..... :(

Kenny G

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by gizzo on 06/13/16 at 23:07:31

[quote author=4E606B467764766D050 link=1465835653/0#8 date=1465868774]I use the wife's measuring cup and funnel.

I run them through the dishwasher before she gets home.

Kenny G :-[/quote]
Haha. I did the same thing with her good Pyrex measuring jug when I'm changing fork oil. She wouldn't have a clue.

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by KennyG on 06/14/16 at 06:01:38

A dishwasher is your friend.

I remember the first dishwasher I had many years ago and that aluminum parts coming back from the machine shop could be run through the dishwasher to get rid of all the grit and dirt from bead blasting.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/14/16 at 06:29:53

Boss shows up late to work, looking a bit worse for wear..

The dishwasher broke down..

Did you get her to the ER in time to save her?

I thought he was gonna fire me..

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by KennyG on 06/14/16 at 06:57:14

LOL

:)
:-/

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by Kris01 on 06/14/16 at 19:50:08

I put a small block Ford cylinder head in the oven to dry it out after I pressure washed it. Ya gotta make sure to stay at a low temp though to keep from warping it. I think I used something just above the boiling point.

I got caught too! :(

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/15/16 at 01:38:27

What? You mean
Gee, I didn't think you would mind
didn't work?

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by Kris01 on 06/15/16 at 09:02:16

The problem is you have to have an innocent look to go along with the excuse. I give myself away too easily!

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/15/16 at 10:18:56

You need to play poker. It'll cost you to learn how to keep your face right, but, you get to munch chips and dip, drink beer and have fun WHILE learning a much needed skill. Yes, it's a Win Win situation.
They win your money and you learn how to get away with stuff and your wife stays happy.

Title: Re: Preventing Oil Change Overfill
Post by WD on 06/15/16 at 10:53:37

I just transfer oil from the gallon jug to an empty quart bottle. Twice. 2 quarts is sufficient.