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Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:52:31 -0500
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Yep. I had the same experience when I had a small oil leak (and I did 
test the level first, thus saving on underwear). 
Warning light Full on in level attitude = 1 quart low for me. Not an 
emergency - just time to add some oil.
John Slade
Turbo Rotary (3rd gen) Cozy IV

Todd Bartrim wrote:
> .  I did connect the oil level sensor in the pan to an LED
>   
>> on the panel.  I sort of assume that if it ever comes on I will need to
>> replace the engine.  :-)
>>
>> Bob W.
>>
>>     
>
> Hi Bob;
> 	I did the same thing and have had it come on a few times. I was
> originally using the stock oil injection configuration from the engine sump,
> but I also ran the oil sump vent to the air filter housing. The negative
> pressure seemed to draw of a lot of oil mist (probably kept my turbo
> compressor well lubricated) and this combined with the oil injection to have
> high oil consumption. I did a few flights in excess of 4 hours and near the
> end of these flights my low-oil LED would begin to flicker in some
> attitudes. On one of the last of these extended flights the light was on
> steady by the time I landed (by this time I'd realized that I had a
> comfortable reserve... however it was still uncomfortable to have the light
> on). IIRC, it was only 2 litres low when the light is on steady. 
> 	When you do your next oil change, you should leave the power on to
> power this warning, then have an assistant let you know when it comes on, as
> you slowly drain the oil, then drain the remaining oil into a measuring
> container.
>
> S. Todd Bartrim
> C-FSTB
> Turbo 13B RV9
> http://www3.telus.net/haywire/RV-9/C-FSTB.htm
> http://members.cox.net/rogersda/rotary/configs.htm#C-FSTB
>
>
>
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