question about oil starvation

[ScottyB]

Scotty, that's an interesting point you bring up about the transverse vs. longitudinal engines. I dunno what your ass-backwards FWD oil pans look like, but I am curious. Don't forget though...too much oil can be just as bad as not enough. I'll never go above the top mark.

well, with a transverse pan the pickup is on one side (in my case the drivers side). that would lead me to think that depending on the direction of the turn, oil starvation would be more an issue than with a symetrical pan like in a longitudinal engine, with the pickup at the back.

and yeah, i'm def. aware that too much oil is a big no no. even though my car doesnt use a drop, i always check it, and dont like the thought of being outside the factory oil level whether that be up or down. i figure a half a quart or under isnt a big deal though, and so thats the most i would ever consider overfilling.