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Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver
Simon, If you don't mind please post the procedure.
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The following is quoted from an MG Rover bulletin:
"A significant amount of engine oil is retained in the upper levels of the engine. Should a level check be carried out on an engine that has recently been switched off, a low oil level reading may result. This may mislead dealers and customers into concluding that the engine has consumed a quantity of oil.
A revised oil level checking procedure has been developed and will be introduced into future editions of the owners handbook. The procedure is as follows:
Ensure that the engine is at full working temperature. Turn off the engine.
Remove the dipstick and allow the oil to drain down for 5 minutes.
Clean the dipstick and insert it gently into the tube until the 'O' ring on the handle moulding is about to enter the tube.
Slowly push dipstick fully home.
Wait for 5 seconds, withdraw the dipstick and take the level reading.
Should a second reading be required it will be necessary to repeat operations 2 to 5 to allow the dipstick tube to drain down. Similarly, should it be necessary to add oil to the engine, operations 2 to 5 must be repeated."
Is that what you've been doing Paul? It's not easy to see the level when the graticule is black plastic, like mine. Also, oil smears along it as the dipstick is withdrawn and it bears against the tube. I find that pressing it against a sheet of kitchen towel gives the best chance of a meaningful result.
Simon