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Subject:Re: Oil Level Again
From:Kenneth D Lewis
Date:Tue, 19 Jun 2001 18:43:34 -0400

Jay;
        About a year ago a list member claimed lower oil temperatures by
running a lower oil level because of this reason. If I ever get my VDO
temp sensor installed I will let you know.
        I like the larger filter idea.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Mon, 18 Jun 2001 15:02:23 -0400 Jay L Snyder
<Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM> writes:
> Another observation from last week's camping trip.   I have my oil
> level
> just below full--I changed it right before this trip. There does
> seem to be
> some high speed foaming of the oil at this level.  I noticed that my
> oil
> pressure was better after sitting for 10 minutes at idle ....
> Should I drive a little slower or run a little less oil?   Anyone
> out there
> running the larger diesel filter with the factory amount of oil
> (more in
> the filter, less in the case)?
>                                                              Jay
>
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