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airguy 05-26-2017 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo (Post 1175671)
sounds like the 6 qt mark is actually the 7 qt mark now. :eek:

Remember that you're filling the new oil filter too.

alpinelakespilot2000 05-26-2017 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BCP Boys (Post 1175642)
You also have to consider how long does it take you to fly 25 or 50 hours. I've easily flow 25 hours in a couple of weeks at times and at other times in the past when I flew a gas guzzler and fuel was $7 to $8 per gallon, I flew 25 hours in a year.... Obviously the time span has to be considered.

I follow Mike Busch's recommendation: 50 hours (with filter) or 4 months, whichever comes first.

YellowJacket RV9 05-26-2017 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo (Post 1175671)
sounds like the 6 qt mark is actually the 7 qt mark now. :eek:

Quote:

Originally Posted by airguy (Post 1175672)
Remember that you're filling the new oil filter too.

Yep, I fill the oil filter as much as possible when installing it, so that accounts for probably .5qt - I may end up a tad over the 6qt line on the dipstick, but after that it generally stays right at that line for 20-25 hours before I need to add anything.

In any case, not too worried about dipstick accuracy because I know how much goes is and how much comes out (not much).

Chris


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