RE: dry sump engine oil level

At 03:29 PM 4/11/2009, you wrote:
>So in summary, I wouldnt worry about oil in teh sump a minute after
>the engine is switched off, and I dont think you will find a viable
>way of measuring the oil level with it running.

Actually, a way to find out is empty all the oil from the sump and
then fill the tank to a measurable point, now start the engine and
see where the level stabilizes. That will tell you how much oil lives
in the system and probably in the sump when you turn off the key.

Ira