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Title: oil level sight glass
Post by: grant71 on September 09, 2014, 12:09:13 PM

hello everybody.  The sight glass on my 87 K100 RS has become opaque. is there a way to determine my sump oil level using say a wire inserted in the oil filler aperture? If so, what would be the high and low level marks in inches from opening . thanks

Title: Re: oil level sight glass
Post by: TimTyler on September 09, 2014, 12:23:54 PM

The best way is to drain the oil and measure the quantity.

Then pop in a new Oil Level Indicator #11 11 8523906 and refill with new oil.

Title: Re: oil level sight glass
Post by: Chaos on September 09, 2014, 08:51:09 PM

Quote from: TimTyler on September 09, 2014, 12:23:54 PM

The best way is to drain the oil and measure the quantity.

Then pop in a new Oil Level Indicator #11 11 8523906 and refill with new oil.

+1   Problem with a coat hanger dipstick is there is no direct route to the sump from the oil fill hole.

Title: Re: oil level sight glass
Post by: Motorhobo on September 09, 2014, 09:30:19 PM

Or get down there it's a flashlight...mine's pretty dark too but I can see the level if I shine a light.

Title: Re: oil level sight glass
Post by: WayneDW on September 09, 2014, 10:24:56 PM

And I assume you know that the glass can be replaced with new?

Title: Re: oil level sight glass
Post by: Motorhobo on September 10, 2014, 05:25:09 AM

Quote from: WayneDW on September 09, 2014, 10:24:56 PM

And I assume you know that the glass can be replaced with new?

Uh...yeh-uh. I'll get around to it but in the meantime the flashlight does the job.