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Why was the oil low?

mjk1040 wrote:Qr Bbpost Why was the oil low?

With all the ongoing problems, not getting good ride time on it, failed to check, assuming I was not running the engines so much. But as it turns out, I was told if you are running at 2000rpm or over, these engines can consume good deal oil. It was just my stupidity. It is on my list of items to check weekly now.

It may have been low after the last oil change. Sometimes folks forget about the oil filter capacity and end up a bit low,
Stuff happens. A quart on 7.4 that holds 8 quarts is not going do in your engine. Check the level regularly, but don't beat yourself up if the level is a bit below the full mark.

tomschauer wrote:Qr Bbpost ....Check the level regularly, but don't beat yourself up if the level is a bit below the full mark.

+1
Better a little low than overfilled.

After checking things out this weekend, oil pressure is now back to normal. Engine not turning over on starboard was due to solenoid gone bad. Now that it is replaced, issue is gone. Although experienced the same problem at fuel station this weekend, port did not turn over, as line started forming. called tow, but luckily got it started before tow arrived and cancelled tow so I ordered another solenoid for port side. Mechanic replaced the starboard side, so I need to figure out how to replace port side, not sure where it is exactly or if in a easy spot. anyone have any pointers on replacing it please be my gust in explaining

Look at new one, id on engine, shut off 12volt to that engine, mark wires or take picture, remove old one and replace with new, tit for tat...admire job......perhaps 10 min......honestly no bigge.......good luck man.....