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Old 05-25-2010, 06:35 PM
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Yes, I agree with the less than 9 theories. I try to keep it at nine and it doesn't want to stay there. I've only got 90 hours on it, but am about ready to see what it does at 8.

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With 130 hours, this has been my experience, It holds much better @ 8-8.5 than above.
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Old 05-25-2010, 07:40 PM
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Mine likes 8 to 8.5 any more blows out the breather to the belly.
At 8 belly stays clean.
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Old 05-26-2010, 07:54 AM
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Sounds good. I will let it slide down to 8.

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Old 05-26-2010, 02:58 PM
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I use 8 to fill it at oil change. 9 if I'm going x country.

I can confirm the engine still runs with closer to only 1 quart in it... without roasting or seizing anything... for a few seconds anyway.....
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Old 05-27-2010, 05:53 AM
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Interesting Doc, we find 8 at oil change is finebetween 6.5 and 8 is what throws less out.

Maybe we are unlucky but above this you get a very oily plane.....no corrossion issues under there!
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Old 05-27-2010, 10:22 AM
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Mine usually hovers around 9 qts. I'll put in 10 at oil change. I'd rather clean the bottom than pull the engine.

240 hrs. And trying to figure out how to leave the office and put some more on.

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