From Haynes, Diesel oil levels, how do you check yours - Page 2

crofts · 23rd March 2007, 02:49

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Originally Posted by Keith

Thats partly the point of this thread although 4" is a bit extreme I have seen it mentioned elsewhere and the guy at Haynes prompted me to bring the issue up again.

I agree with you Rich I reckon a combination of capillary action and the fact the stick is fairly airtight is causing oil to rise up the pipe on the move

So pull the dipstick, clean it, allow the contents of the tube to settle then check may give a bit more accuracy.

Peculiar this one. When I initially pull the dip stick out it is invariably only about 1/4 inch up.
I have often had to dip several times to get the correct level/line. Maybe initially there is oil in the pipe which drains when open to air. A short while later I dip and remove quickly and get a true clean line.
It nearly caught me out the first time & I was about to add a couple of litres but knew instinctively that my car dosn't use oil.

If the oil is genuinely high up I would suggest excess is removed urgently before damage occurs, not least to the clutch in manual cars. ( Another good use for a Pela vacuum pump..... as well as for oil changes. Of interest I looked at the handbook for my daughters Peugeot 205 diesel tonight which actually reccomends oil changes by suction !)

windrush · 23rd March 2007, 07:05

I always check my oil first thing in the morning after the car has stood in the garage all night before start up The level is allways low on first removale of the dip stick the next after a wipe is spot on mind you my milage has not yet reack 12,000miles

Paranoid Carlos · 23rd March 2007, 07:08

6.8 litres exactly, added with a jug, and measured with a jug when it comes out.
Doesn't use a drop. But I change mine every 6 months anyway so it does't really get a chance!!!!

Now I'm walking to work it's going to be every year,because I will only be doing about 5'000 miles a year

Livermpj · 23rd March 2007, 18:06

I'm glad it's not just me, then!

CDT engine: Dipstick cap is a tight fit in the tube and sealed by O-rings.

1st removal of dipstick and it's usually squeaky clean. Re-insert and remove again and the level is OK....

I'm amazed at how oil-tight the engine is, the entire outside is bone dry. It uses a tiny amount between changes (10W/40 semi synthetic).

Pete.

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Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	6.8 litres exactly, added with a jug, and measured with a jug when it comes out. Doesn't use a drop. But I change mine every 6 months anyway so it does't really get a chance!!!! Now I'm walking to work it's going to be every year,because I will only be doing about 5'000 miles a year __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd March 2007, 18:06	#14
Livermpj Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Club saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 280 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I'm glad it's not just me, then! CDT engine: Dipstick cap is a tight fit in the tube and sealed by O-rings. 1st removal of dipstick and it's usually squeaky clean. Re-insert and remove again and the level is OK.... I'm amazed at how oil-tight the engine is, the entire outside is bone dry. It uses a tiny amount between changes (10W/40 semi synthetic). Pete.