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New to Speed Six ownership, one quick question, which a search has so far not helped with...
When I put the dipstick back in, having taken it out and wiped it, do I need to screw the cap back on, and then back off to get the correct reading, or just back until the cap meets the top of the neck of the oil tank?
Possibly a daft question, but any replies gratefully received
When I put the dipstick back in, having taken it out and wiped it, do I need to screw the cap back on, and then back off to get the correct reading, or just back until the cap meets the top of the neck of the oil tank?
Possibly a daft question, but any replies gratefully received
TheHobbit said:
New to Speed Six ownership, one quick question, which a search has so far not helped with...
When I put the dipstick back in, having taken it out and wiped it, do I need to screw the cap back on, and then back off to get the correct reading, or just back until the cap meets the top of the neck of the oil tank?
Possibly a daft question, but any replies gratefully received
No need to screw the cap back on.
I assume you know the oil should be checked immediately after switching off a well warmed up engine.
Dont wory about the tank being a little overfilled if you get too much in, and watch out for the exhaust
Thanks daftlad, had checked the oil straight from switching off a well warmed engine, just wasn't sure if I needed to put the cap right on ... and yes, it's lovely leaning in the passenger side of the car on a hot day, face right above the exhaust 
I read somewhere while searching, that you can check the oil when the engine is cold, but that the reading will be a quarter lower than when hot, ie 3/4 when cold is the same as full when hot. Not knowing enough (yet) about these engines, is this correct?
I read somewhere while searching, that you can check the oil when the engine is cold, but that the reading will be a quarter lower than when hot, ie 3/4 when cold is the same as full when hot. Not knowing enough (yet) about these engines, is this correct?
I just redip it and don't screw in. Screwing in will give you a smidge higher reading if you think about it, so not screwing for the second dip is 'safer' if anything. Plus it takes too long with your head in the frying zone.
BTW, I've never been able to work out why the reading would be lower on a cold/stopped for a while engine. When you switch off and put your head in the engine bay you can hear the oil draining back into the sump from the engine, thus the level in the sump (which is what you are checking) goes up.
I do check when cold sometimes and I'm happy as long as there is lots of oil in sight on the dipstick. Obviously the real checks are after shutdown like wot you're supposed to do.
BTW, I've never been able to work out why the reading would be lower on a cold/stopped for a while engine. When you switch off and put your head in the engine bay you can hear the oil draining back into the sump from the engine, thus the level in the sump (which is what you are checking) goes up.
I do check when cold sometimes and I'm happy as long as there is lots of oil in sight on the dipstick. Obviously the real checks are after shutdown like wot you're supposed to do.
I've often wondered why you can't check it when cold if you knew where the level would be. Would agree though that the level when cold would be higher then warm as the tank fills back up.
Question. If you check the oil when hot and it is bang on the max mark, if you then allow to cool and check oil again and mark the dipstick, wouldn't this then allow you the check oil at cold?????
>> Edited by ginner on Sunday 15th May 22:09
>> Edited by ginner on Sunday 15th May 22:10
Question. If you check the oil when hot and it is bang on the max mark, if you then allow to cool and check oil again and mark the dipstick, wouldn't this then allow you the check oil at cold?????
>> Edited by ginner on Sunday 15th May 22:09
>> Edited by ginner on Sunday 15th May 22:10
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