Dipstick reading-over full why?
10 February 2006, 07:54 PM
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Dipstick reading-over full why?
On a classic, why does the oil read way above the max level. Ive been told they all do it, why.... Ive had an oil change and put in exactly 4.5ltrs, it still reads way above the max level
10 February 2006, 09:31 PM
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I have found the best way is to pull the dip stick out, wipe it, and leave it out for 5 mins to let the oil that was dragged up the tube run back out.
You should then get a clear indication.
Gary
You should then get a clear indication.
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10 February 2006, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LB4
I have found the best way is to pull the dip stick out, wipe it, and leave it out for 5 mins to let the oil that was dragged up the tube run back out.
You should then get a clear indication.
Gary
You should then get a clear indication.
Gary
11 February 2006, 11:36 PM
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the car has to be perfectly flat even if its alittle bent it will give you the wrong reading it happened to me i checked it and it showed empty i think moved the car and it showed the right amount its weird.
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Originally Posted by LB4
I have found the best way is to pull the dip stick out, wipe it, and leave it out for 5 mins to let the oil that was dragged up the tube run back out.
You should then get a clear indication.
Gary
You should then get a clear indication.
Gary
Cheers!
G.
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