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Subject:Re: New Engine Oil Leak (long)
From:Doug Alcock
Date:Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:01:39 -0400

>if I overfill the motor with oil then it tends to leak. In the process I
>learned that the wbx motor becomes less efficient when fully filled with
>oil. its best to have the oil level halfway between the high on low marks on
>the dipstick

Hi Ed,

     Can you expand on this business of increased efficiency when the oil 'too'
full? There was a bit of discussion about this a few weeks ago and I'd love to
hear what you've learned.

Thanks,
Doug Alcock
'84 Westy
Toronto, Canada