How do you check oil dipstick?
10-03-18, 04:10 PM
#16
I don't think this is a good practice though. I guess the reason people do that because some cars, especially high mileage cars can consume some oil over time, and this is a safety measure so that the oil level doesn't drop too low. Especially that the oil change intervals have increased lately, but that is why you have low oil level light on the dash.
10-04-18, 09:34 AM
#17
Well, all shops and dealers do this. Have you ever been charged for a half qt or half gal of anything? I don't think so. Nothing wrong with this. If this really bothers you, then tell them to put in the exact amount of fluid!
10-04-18, 09:56 AM
#18
Lexus Fanatic
Just because they charge you for a full quart doesnt mean that they fill it with the full quart.
10-04-18, 03:27 PM
#19
Well they are not going to throw it away!
10-04-18, 05:20 PM
#20
10-04-18, 06:36 PM
#21
Lexus Fanatic
Exactly...
And why wouldnt they throw it away?
And why wouldnt they throw it away?
10-05-18, 07:38 AM
#22
Figure of speech.
10-05-18, 11:47 AM
#23
There is something wrong with overfilling the oil in cars. That engine was designed to have the oil between defined limits. Overfilling will cause heavy oil aeration which will cut back on the engine output torque, reduce lubricity, and hurt your fuel economy. Some vehicle engines can sustain damage due to heavy oil aeration, depending on the engine architecture and control system.
04-23-20, 01:07 PM
#24
Kinky dipsticks
This may sound stupid but everytime I check my dipstick, the oil is at least 3 inches above the full mark. Thats a good 1-2 quart over and I know the dealer couldn't possibly overfill it by that much. I'm guessing because the dipstick kinds of bends into the oil pan and it picks up oil residue on the way. I checked it after I left my car sitting over night and still same thing. Is there a trick to getting accurate reading?
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