How do you check oil dipstick?
#1
Driver
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How do you check oil dipstick?
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?
#2
Are you wiping it off first and then checking the level?
#3
Lead Lap
I can't add anything to Mike's reply. Oil moves around in the reservoir while the engine is running and therefore would be marked at a higher level. This is why you have to remove the stick, wipe it clean, then reinsert it to get an accurate reading. I'm assuming that you already know that the engine must be shut off.
#5
Lexus Fanatic
The dealer could definitely overfill it by 1-2 quarts.
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#8
Not sure what else there is to check. It appears they over filled it. I would take it back and show them, so they can take care of it.
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#10
Lexus Fanatic
If you weren't going to believe what you saw on the dipstick why would you bother to check it?
#13
Guys, keep in mind that most if not all places when adding oil, they will add 7qts; not the 6.5qts. thats why your dipstick reads above the full mark. A half qt. overfill will not harm the engine. I do this all the time and nothing has happened in 40 plus years.
#14
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This is a 3 1/2 year old thread...
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