TC oil sump capacity

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TC oil sump capacity

Post by tcremesal » Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:11 pm

I'm close to starting my TC . A lot of chat about engine oil and capacity of sump . Enlighten me .
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Re: TC oil sump capacity

Post by cdrolshagen » Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:36 am

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Re: TC oil sump capacity

Post by frenchblatter » Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:51 am

If you have overhauled the engine you should use "Running in" oil. Try and run it in with a few long journeys and then drian nthe oil with the engine as hot as you can get it and fit a new filter.

Running in oil has more then normal ZDDP to protect new pistons and rings and white metal bearings.
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Re: TC oil sump capacity

Post by tcremesal » Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:49 am

More specific: What is sump capacity ? in U.S. quarts .
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Re: TC oil sump capacity

Post by tcremesal » Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:53 am

I believe 5.4 quarts U.S.
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Re: TC oil sump capacity

Post by Duncan M » Mon Jan 02, 2017 12:38 pm

Be sure and prime the oil pump before you start it
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