B20F... swap compatibility

[Keyz]

Hi,
I'm searching for 480 from 94' with B20F 106, a spare engine.
I've found other B20F from a 440 but not with the same numbers after, with 208 instead of 106... Will they be compatible?

[jifflemon]

In theory, yes....

What colours are the dipsticks on both engines?

[Keyz]

Red for B20F 116 and green for B20F 208.
What does it mean, different oil grade?
What are the 3 final numbers.
Here's pictures of the engine:
https://ovoko.fr/les-pieces/rct683882-b ... bIEALw_wcB

[Alan 480]

Red for B20F 106 and green for B20F 208.
What does it mean, different oil grade?
What are the 3 final numbers.
Here's pictures of the engine:
https://ovoko.fr/les-pieces/rct683882-b ... bIEALw_wcB

As far as I'm aware the change of dipstick colour was ONLY to signify that the engine mangement settings had been changed (possibly a different ECU?)

The information is on here........

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=35813&p=216279&hil ... ck#p216279

[jifflemon]

[Keyz]

They are differents. So I would better search one B20F 116, with red dipstick...

[Thijs480ES]

They are differents. So I would better search one B20F 116, with red dipstick...

In Holland we prefer the green dipstick. There is a saying about the red dipstick that that engine uses more oil! I can't tell you why tho...

[WillC9303]

Mine is a red dipstick and it never uses a drop of oil. I only ever have to put oil in it once a year when I'm servicing it!