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Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy Continental IO-550 Oil Capacity and Crankcase Ventilation line
From: paul miller <paul@tbm700.com>
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Jay: Here is what I was told by the builder and previous owner of my =
Legacy.  I follow those instructions today and my level currently sits =
at 7 on the stick.

> I believe it is important to do an oil sample at every oil change =
along
> with the filter change to inspect the filter. The sample should be =
taken
> after the engine oil has been warmed up. I put in 8 quarts. Then I let
> it settle to the 7 quart mark after a few hours of flight. I added 1/2
> quart at a time when the oil is just below 7 quart mark (cold engine,
> warm it will read higher), so I never ran it above 7 1/2 quarts. I
> believe the engine is certified to run at 4 quarts, but I have never =
run
> it below 6 1/2 quarts.

Additionally, I have the breather on top of the exhaust and there is =
some oil that always finds the belly but that is a good reason to get =
under once in a while and take a look.  The belly and oil have not been =
noticeable with drips on the floor or anything.

Paul Miller
N357V L2K
Spruce Creek FL=