Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 8:41 am Post subject: 1st track day oil question
I'm doing my 1st trackday at Anglesey tomorrow in my 6tt and was wondering what oil level is ok. I checked last night and it was bang on half way, I know it's bad to be too full but is this enough? _________________ 2004 cobalt blue 996tt
Norfolk & Idea Suzuka
Joined: 15 Jan 2016 Posts: 1238 Location: South Yorkshire
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 11:02 am Post subject: Re: 1st track day oil question
simonsti wrote:
I'm doing my 1st trackday at Anglesey tomorrow in my 6tt and was wondering what oil level is ok. I checked last night and it was bang on half way, I know it's bad to be too full but is this enough?
Hi Simon, will be at Anglesey tomorrow in the same car. I always run mine at max or 1 bar down, just puts more oil in the system to absorb the heat. If it is ever over-filled you will be in trouble though.....
See you tomorrow, silver 996T
Mike _________________ 2003 996 Turbo
Previous toy 1974 Mini 1000
e92 Silverstone
Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Posts: 141 Location: Reading
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 11:37 am Post subject:
I personally wouldn't run it at full. Oil can get warmer when running on track which causes the density of the oil to drop resulting in a larger volume of oil in the system.
As for the argument of having more oil making it act like a heat sink, I'm not sure how much effect it will have when at operating temperature, although I do agree it would take the oil a little longer to reach operating temperature in the beginning. _________________ 2001 996 Manual Turbo - Markski Remap, 964 RS LWFW, GT3 gearbox mount, Cargraphic Exhaust, 997 GT2 SSK, Forged DV, PSS10 Coilovers, GT3 front brakes, RSS Engine Mounts, Recaro seats, GT3 front control arms
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DynoMike Barcelona
Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 1381 Location: The Cotswolds
Run it this way for5 years with no ill effects. Definitely a no go to over fill though. I figure that Porsche have tested the Mezger thoroughly so would advise if it was a bad idea to run full. Happy to be corrected if I'm wrong though, every day is a school day! _________________ 2003 996 Turbo
Previous toy 1974 Mini 1000
simonsti Trainee
Joined: 07 Oct 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Staffs
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:12 pm Post subject:
Thanks for the replies, I'll probably stick a bit more in just to be on the safe side.
I'll look out for you Mike. _________________ 2004 cobalt blue 996tt
Only so that if the worst happens, it might buy me a couple of seconds....
skinny_monkey Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Posts: 347
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 6:50 pm Post subject:
I thought for tracking you want to run at max to avoid starvation issues under cornering and braking. I think right hand turns are a particular 996 issue?
Actually, I run at max all the time anyway
Martian Sepang
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 2801 Location: Bury St. Edmunds
The Mezger engines have a dry sump, perfect for track days.
I run mine at max' or one bar below.
Have a great day, never driven Anglesey.
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