Oil Dip Stick Length

steve5B · February 13, 2009, 05:49:34 PM

As formentioned in one of the other post,(Hightech Redneck ask about the above title) I also was wondering if my engine has the

right dip stick. I ask this because my engine only holds 5 Gal-20 Qts. It's a 8V-92n and I wondering if this is enough oil. Does

anyone else hold only 5 Gal?

Steve 5B.....

HB of CJ · February 13, 2009, 07:36:15 PM

Old former Crown Supercoach ex-school bus 250 hp Small Cam Cummins held 44 quarts. Crown shop manual reference. Older Cummins truck diesel. Did Motor Coaches typically employ smaller oil pans for ground clearance issues? HB of CJ

Utahclaimjumper · February 14, 2009, 08:48:24 AM

My 8V71N requires 7 gallons, I cant see the 92 being any less,,,,but maybe.>>>Dan

Ednj · February 14, 2009, 09:06:15 AM

A 92 in a 5 wow

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Is'nt the oil level 1" down from where the oil pan mates to the block?

BG6 · February 14, 2009, 09:29:26 AM

Quote from: steve5B on February 13, 2009, 05:49:34 PM
As formentioned in one of the other post,(Hightech Redneck ask about the above title) I also was wondering if my engine has the

right dip stick. I ask this because my engine only holds 5 Gal-20 Qts. It's a 8V-92n and I wondering if this is enough oil. Does

anyone else hold only 5 Gal?

How do you know it's 5 gallons? Full drain and refill? Have you done this after running the engine to operating temp, while the oil is still warm (NOT HOT)?

There are several possibilities. You might have a modified oil pan, you might have something in the pan that didn't come out when you drained the oil, you might have put in 7 of oil and counted 5 of oil because you put in a 6-pack of Bud before working on the coach . . .

If there is anyone around you with the same engine in a 5, take your dipstick over and see if it's the same as theirs, both length and location of the markings. It's not unheard of for a mechanic to grab the wrong dipstick at the shop.

Utahclaimjumper · February 14, 2009, 12:55:16 PM

Another thought comes to mind, have you had heating issues?? the oil is also responsible for additional cooling as well as lubrication and will make a large difference if under or over filled.>>>Dan

JohnEd · February 14, 2009, 01:24:30 PM

An oil temp gauge will tell you when you are down on oil. I think they are a "must have" gauge....along with many others.

You should have an operable "low oil presure" fuel cutoff/engine shut down pressure sensor in there someplace. NOT the regular oil pressure gauge sender. Find that sensor, remove the wire, connect a ohm meter and watch the meter when you shut off the engine. It should change state immediately after the engine quits turning. That is if it is "open" when the engine is running it should go closed and reverse that if it starts closed. Over temp in water should also shut it down. If it goes closed when under pressure is sensed then ground that wire while the engine is running and see if the engine gets shut down. If not, fix it and for sure check out all the other "SAVE MY ENGINE FROM ME" in spite of myself sensors.

5 gallons isn't enuf. They see temps start to rise when the volume drops from 11 gal to 10 gal. VERIFY!

John