Re: Oil Level - difficult to measure? –
07-02-2016,08:33 PM
I've had this problem too, it was most disconcerting! However, the answer is fairly straight forward...
The solution is that you MUST consistently get the car on level ground. (My drive was only slightly out, and to my amazement it was that which was causing the difficulty measuring.) To set up the best spot I literally used a small spirit level in the square console recess under the elbow rest as a datum, or indeed the door sill. I now use a local multistorey (as its designed level) parking space. Same one every time.
Next always measure at 90c normal operating temperature, after letting the car stand a couple of minutes first (allowing higher level oil to drop back down). Pull the dipstick, wipe clean and then dip all the way down (not just to the first stop of plastic, but right in), then out fairly smartly. You should now see the line!
Adjust oil level very cautiously, as it doesn't take much to adjust the level, no more than 100ml at a time (I learned hard way and had to get some taken out by vacuum!)
As an aside, I always smell the oil on the dipstick to gross check for diesel in the fuel (none thank goodness), and keep a level check and periodic envelope drip test for peace of mind.
Last edited by 'WG'; 11-02-2016 at 09:50 PM.
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