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I'm a bit concerned about keeping the level right !
The digi gauge was reading on the bottom bar in the aceptable range so I decided to dip manually and top up.
Problem is the oil is so clean I can't see a level at all on the dip stick ! either that or there is bugger all in the engine !
I added about 1/2 L of mobil 1 and still can't see it on the stick - the digi gauge now reads nicely 1 bar from the top of the aceptable range
Do I trust the digi gauge or can't I see oil on the stick because it still needs some ?
Any ideas ?
The digi gauge was reading on the bottom bar in the aceptable range so I decided to dip manually and top up.
Problem is the oil is so clean I can't see a level at all on the dip stick ! either that or there is bugger all in the engine !
I added about 1/2 L of mobil 1 and still can't see it on the stick - the digi gauge now reads nicely 1 bar from the top of the aceptable range
Do I trust the digi gauge or can't I see oil on the stick because it still needs some ?
Any ideas ?
TCB said:
Do I trust the digi gauge or can't I see oil on the stick because it still needs some ?
Any ideas ?
As long as it's being used properly, the dipstick is always right. Any ideas ?
If after removing it from the engine the first time you have done a good job of cleaning all the random oily stuff off its tip, when it's removed the second time you should always be able to see - or at least feel between a finger and thumb - the distinct evidence of lubricant on it.
If the oil is very fresh, it will be rather transparent. If you've got more than, say, a few thousand miles on the oil, it ought to have begun to darken.
As said by others above, if the oil is at operating temperature and you're taking your measurement with the engine idling, there should definitely be evidence (fairly continuous, not just a drop along the side of the dipstick) on the stick.
DanH said:
johnfm said:
Make sure you wait for engine to get nice and hot. No point checking oil level until temp is over 85 on oil temp gauge.
You have an oil temp gauge?
Are those the same ones that came without the six-way adjustable dampers or the five extra sets of Cup tyres? Or the carbon doors and wings? Or the sequential gearbox?
Don't say that your car didn't come with any of those either!
johnfm said:
slippydiff said:
I think he means 80 degrees coolant temp Dan.
Bloody journos................walks off swinging his handbag.
Only kidding JFM
Bloody journos................walks off swinging his handbag.
Only kidding JFM
BTW slippy, if you recheck that thread you will find you quoted me saying hte handbag thing - it wasn't!! I only mentioned KayC's dB rating!!
Apologies JFM, you are of course totally correct !
Just as well I put the only kidding "get out clause" in there eh ? !
In my defence, look at the time of posting, clearly the co-ordination of my faculties was lacking at such an ungodly hour !
All the same, care to show me this oil temp gauge in your car ?
Know it all journalists....................:
Edited by slippydiff on Thursday 6th July 00:14
DanH etc
I was clearly drunk when I suggested I had an oil temp gauge!! Obviously I was referring to the coolant temp gauge, though Flemke's effort to redress my error was laudable and amusing!
As DanH said, don't expect the apropriate level to be measured after a few minutes - give it a 10-20 minute thrashing before checking oil level. If in doubt, use dipstick but don't be tempted to overfill!! Literally add oil 200ml or so at a time - you will just have to learn how to drain the oil if you pour a litre in!!
I was clearly drunk when I suggested I had an oil temp gauge!! Obviously I was referring to the coolant temp gauge, though Flemke's effort to redress my error was laudable and amusing!
As DanH said, don't expect the apropriate level to be measured after a few minutes - give it a 10-20 minute thrashing before checking oil level. If in doubt, use dipstick but don't be tempted to overfill!! Literally add oil 200ml or so at a time - you will just have to learn how to drain the oil if you pour a litre in!!
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