Oil so clean............

[WokingWedger]

I have just changed my oil and because I do it frequently, the new oil is so clean in the engine I cant see where the level is on the dip stick.

Sounds strange but it really is very difficult.

Any suggetions ?

[slideways]

wait till its daylight!

[WokingWedger]

Was broad daylight

[K4TRV]

You need a longer dipstick.

[Simon says]

WokingWedger said:

I have just changed my oil and because I do it frequently, the new oil is so clean in the engine I cant see where the level is on the dip stick.

Sounds strange but it really is very difficult.

Any suggetions ?

Just as it should be when just changed wait till the oil is cool/cold as it shows easier on the stick when its thicker either that or get your minces tested

[WokingWedger]

Simon says said:

ust as it should be when just changed wait till the oil is cool/cold as it shows easier on the stick when its thicker either that or get your minces tested

You are right, just been out to check it now its cold, and can just see it.

When warm I couldnt see it at all !

[blueg33]

Use Silkolene, its red

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

Run your thumbnail slowly down the dipstick. You'll be able to see when your nail touches the oil.

[TVR Beaver]

How thin this the stuff you are using

Even when it's clear you can still see it as it sticks to the dip-stick.... Why is yours running off so much

[WokingWedger]

Penrite 15W60

[quattrophenia]

Change it every 3 years instead

[TVR Beaver]

WokingWedger said:

Penrite 15W60

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Comes to us all in the end!!

[WokingWedger]

All ready have them

[TVR Beaver]

Get some like mine....
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No problem at all with these babies!!

[Harrytsg]

I've seen mechanics use a chalk line on the dipstick to show the oil level, though this was on HGV's. They would clean the dipstick, run a piece of chalk along the edge of the dipstick then check the level.