S54 & oil starvation.

[inTgr8r]

For track use, I've seen recommendation to overfill the oil by half a liter.
Due to:

These engines suffer from oil starvation on high speed turns due to the semi-dry sump design (full dry-sumps do not suffer from this problem).

I've never heard of this before... has anyone else???

[STALKER]

I wouldn't do it.

[Jeff 330CI]

If you were experiencing oil starvation in turns your red engine light would light up immediately because your oil pressure would completely drop off.

Overfilling a crankcase can be more damaging than running it a little low.

[inTgr8r]

Thanks guys.....
I was surprized when I saw this recommendation;
I always thought the reason for the semi-dry sump in the first place
was to keep a more positive oil flow & prevent an oil starvation issue.

[inTgr8r]

FWIW...
Found this service bulletin on the S54.
Interesting that it warns against overfilling & possible damage.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k76/inTgr8r/s54oilcapacity.jpg

[RagingLamb]

thanks for that bulletin.

i always wondered about the "warm up" part of the procedure
autohaus always fills 6 litres as far as i remember