07-07-2004, 05:25 PM
ECEtiger Wrote:I have seen as much as 1 qt disappear from my dipstick only to return a few min later. I am currently investigating solutions to this problem, and may even up the ante for a dry sump system soon.
Sam
maybe the stock pump flows too much? ive heard stories of non-turbo eclipses spinning rod bearings due to the oil pump flowing too much oil to the head at high rpms....maybe it's something similar in miatas, especially considering the oil returns in time. just a guess.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT