squonk 46,561 #26 Posted March 25 (edited) Back in the day at the shop ( Roy Farnswoth Chevy Olds in Shortsville N.Y. , every car that came in got 20W20 Mobil Oil. Unless they wanted the " Premium Oil Change" then they got Quaker State 10W40. "Stosh" ran the grease rack and knew who got what without looking. Quaker " Gold" grease came out of the grease hose. He would fight with the parts room guy all the time and more than 1 oil filter flew through the air! Edited March 25 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,661 #27 Posted March 25 (edited) On 3/23/2026 at 8:06 AM, WHX?? said: On the comment about dipsticks Its kinda hard to go by dipsticks when one looks like the one below. Given that most of our motors have been through many hands it's entirely possible the original stick has been replaced or modified. There was a post not long ago, Think it was from @rmaynard about more oil coming out than what was put in a motor. @Racinbob posted about measuring how much comes out comes out during a oil change and how much goes in using old juicy juice bottles calibrated by your wife's favorite measuring cup. Of all of Bob's crazy ideas this one seems to hold oil. In other words measure what you put in per the manual or published reading and see how that reads against the dipstick. Yeah I know a bit more PIA than just dumping a quart in and calling it a day but now you know how much is in it. Where can you find dipstick measurements. For particular engines any info help? Edited March 25 by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 1,144 #28 Posted March 25 (edited) I like to use one of these to measure the oil I put in. It's called a Ratio Rite. leftover from racing motorcycles. Mine's a little smaller with a cover to keep debris out when it's on the shelf Edited March 25 by midpack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,533 #29 Posted March 25 56 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said: Where can you find dipstick measurements. For particular engines any info help? What is the Spec number for your engine??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,071 #30 Posted March 25 3 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said: Richard there was an update on this oil level. I was only referring to the oil capacity of a 241 Kohler being 2 quarts and a 241A being 1 1/2 quarts, not other displacement Kohler engines. Also, if you follow the chart and put 1 1/4 quarts in a 953s engine you will be 3/4 of a quart low . I would go by the Kohler owner manual rather than this listing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,533 #31 Posted March 25 The simple solution is use the correct dipstick and if you have the spec number we can figure out the correct dipstick length... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 56,594 #32 Posted March 25 Paul beat me to it. Dip stick on C-122 Busty was broke and picked one up at a show flea. Who knows if it was the right length so changed oil measured and remarked or "recalibrated" the replacement stick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,661 #33 Posted March 26 21 hours ago, pfrederi said: What is the Spec number for your engine??? I will have to get back to you on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,661 #34 Posted March 26 22 hours ago, midpack said: I like to use one of these to measure the oil I put in. It's called a Ratio Rite. leftover from racing motorcycles. Mine's a little smaller with a cover to keep debris out when it's on the shelf Mid pack I use the same one. Very handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,661 #35 Posted March 26 23 hours ago, pfrederi said: What is the Spec number for your engine??? Thanks for the info on that. That is what I found this morning in the manual section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,661 #36 Posted March 27 (edited) Here is my dip stick on a 67 K241. I could not find one like this in the manual. It is 9“long. Any thoughts? Edited March 27 by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,533 #37 Posted March 27 What is the spec number of the engine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,533 #38 Posted March 27 (edited) 8-7/8 or 9" doubt 1/8" makes any difference 8-7/8 is variation 4 used in many engines at least two of wh spec. Edited March 27 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,661 #39 Posted March 28 (edited) 21 hours ago, pfrederi said: What is the spec number of the engine Tap the arrow to start.Here you go Pfredeir. I hope this helps. What manual would it be in? I have been looking for info. Is this a 65 engine with the A ? IMG_1089.mov Edited March 28 by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,533 #40 Posted March 28 46333 uses Variation 4 for Dipsticks (pic 1) Variation 4 is the 8-7/8" dipstick A-235320 (pic 2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,661 #41 Posted March 29 (edited) 20 hours ago, pfrederi said: 46333 uses Variation 4 for Dipsticks (pic 1) Variation 4 is the 8-7/8" dipstick A-235320 (pic 2) Paul.Did you see this pick.it looks to be 9”. Edited March 29 by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
