Oil capacity - is it to full line?

[JohnGee]

If 1296 ml is represented by 27mm then 1296/27 = 48ml

Yes, I understand that part, but how did 1296ml = 27mm / 48ml = 1 mm get established in the first place?

I'd also like to know more about the "linearity" of this relationship.

[Call the midlife!]

Bearing in mind. The difference between the F and the L mark on the stick equates to 1.3 litres.
So you have a bit of wiggle room.

As above. Better to Underfill and top up. Than overfill.

I actually thought it was 1.0L?

Same here, always had it as 1 litre but I generally just chuck in 500ml every 300 miles or so...

Blimey. My 2ZZ never needs topping up, even after a trackday.

Yours is very reliable.

Mine isn't unreliable, just uses a bit of oil..

[Alex Knight]

Bearing in mind. The difference between the F and the L mark on the stick equates to 1.3 litres.
So you have a bit of wiggle room.

As above. Better to Underfill and top up. Than overfill.

I actually thought it was 1.0L?

Same here, always had it as 1 litre but I generally just chuck in 500ml every 300 miles or so...

Blimey. My 2ZZ never needs topping up, even after a trackday.

You can't be trying hard enough 🤓

I might have a slight burning issue 😂

Au contraire, mon amis.

Behold, my rear brake pads:

[Joesson]

If 1296 ml is represented by 27mm then 1296/27 = 48ml

Yes, I understand that part, but how did 1296ml = 27mm / 48ml = 1 mm get established in the first place?

I'd also like to know more about the "linearity" of this relationship.

Reference to page 216 in my 2002 Owner's Manual advises that :
" The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for reference.
When the level reaches within the correct range, install the filler cap hand tight.
Oil quantity, L 1.3"

I suggest this was likely derived empirically. The corresponding linear dimension, on the dio stick, can be determined buy measurement.
If you would like to know about the linearity of the ratio between this volume and measurement I suggest that a simple mathematical ratio can be used as the oil is dispensed through a relatively wide orifice and drains down into a relatively large pan area. There is no long feeder tube, as in the case of the windscreen washer bottle that fills rapidly until nearing full when the fluid rises up the filler neck.

[1979scotte]

Bearing in mind. The difference between the F and the L mark on the stick equates to 1.3 litres.
So you have a bit of wiggle room.

As above. Better to Underfill and top up. Than overfill.

I actually thought it was 1.0L?

Same here, always had it as 1 litre but I generally just chuck in 500ml every 300 miles or so...

Blimey. My 2ZZ never needs topping up, even after a trackday.

You can't be trying hard enough 🤓

I might have a slight burning issue 😂

Au contraire, mon amis.

Behold, my rear brake pads:

Oh

[Dev]

@Dev
That sticker info agrees  with @Ardent 's 1.3 L on the stick.
As for difference between 1zz and 2zz dipstick/ oil capacity, at least one Member on here found out the difference the hard way.

It is possible that the 1ZZ is also under filled the same way.

After further research I think the 3.7l fill should be updated to the new revised Toyota spec of 4.2l after it is determined that the pan appears to be under filled.  There is no good reason why our car is not listed with the new capacity increase in 2008 retrospectively when they use exactly the same 1ZZ engine.

[Call the midlife!]

Bearing in mind. The difference between the F and the L mark on the stick equates to 1.3 litres.
So you have a bit of wiggle room.

As above. Better to Underfill and top up. Than overfill.

I actually thought it was 1.0L?

Same here, always had it as 1 litre but I generally just chuck in 500ml every 300 miles or so...

Blimey. My 2ZZ never needs topping up, even after a trackday.

You can't be trying hard enough 🤓

I might have a slight burning issue 😂

Au contraire, mon amis.

Behold, my rear brake pads:

Eeeew...

[Ardent]

If 1296 ml is represented by 27mm then 1296/27 = 48ml

Yes, I understand that part, but how did 1296ml = 27mm / 48ml = 1 mm get established in the first place?

I simply measured the hatched area of the stick with a rule. 27mm

[JohnGee]

If 1296 ml is represented by 27mm then 1296/27 = 48ml

Yes, I understand that part, but how did 1296ml = 27mm / 48ml = 1 mm get established in the first place?

I simply measured the hatched area of the stick with a rule. 27mm

All clear now, thanks. @Joesson explained that sump can generally be considered to have constant cross section as you move vertically up through the lower section of bowl, hence simple division of amount to take from E to F by 27mm yields the input per mm gain rate.

[Joesson]

If 1296 ml is represented by 27mm then 1296/27 = 48ml

Yes, I understand that part, but how did 1296ml = 27mm / 48ml = 1 mm get established in the first place?

I simply measured the hatched area of the stick with a rule. 27mm

All clear now, thanks. @Joesson explained that sump can generally be considered to have constant cross section as you move vertically up through the lower section of bowl, hence simple division of amount to take from E to F by 27mm yields the input per mm gain rate.

After careful cogitation and consideration I came to the conclusion that was close enough for an old codger and will do well enough for me and hopefully thee.