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6th July 2009, 23:38 | #1 |
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Dip Stick
I don't know if anyone else has the same trouble as me,reading the oil level on the Dip Stick.I raided the Wifes makeup box,got some Nail Varnish,& painted a stripe down the oil level part on the stick,Its alot easier to see the oil level now against a pink background.
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7th July 2009, 07:14 | #2 |
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Must admit never had a Problem (being a diesel helps)
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7th July 2009, 07:31 | #3 |
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Clean oil in a petrol car is quite difficult to see accurately on the dipstick. I presume the black stuff in the diesels shows up quite well.
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GG.... I think i would be banned for the reply that comes to mind.
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7th July 2009, 09:21 | #5 |
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Black oil on a brown dipstick is easy to see (diesel), but the first time I checked mine I was a tad concerned - it showed no oil! But trying again showed the correct level, there must be some sort of seal in the dipstick hole on the diesel.
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7th July 2009, 11:42 | #7 |
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Oil Level
Yes, the dip stick on the Diesels must be removed, wiped, and then replaced before it is possible to read the level. I imagine scores of owners have frightened themselves silly when they checked the first time and thought the oil had all gone.
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7th July 2009, 14:11 | #8 |
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I don't think nail varnish will survive very long in the sump.
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9th July 2009, 07:12 | #9 |
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Obviously Max Factor!
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