Oil level

MikeyH

MikeyH

Elite
 Devon
Hi all, the photo is a bit blurry, sorry, but the level is above what I always thought was high, it’s in line with the number 1 on the code. I’ve just had an oil service. What do you all think, is it okay? Cheers, Mike.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0134.jpeg
    IMG_0134.jpeg
    1.3 MB · Views: 5
Previous post on this here
O

Thread 'Oil dip stick reading'

Sort strange but wondering if it is common? When I pull the dipstick to read the oil level, one side is up to the top of the center rectangle...flip it over and it is reading down about 1/4.

Is this common (2004 3.0L M54)? Which reading should I believe? I guess it is safest to go with the lower reading.

The car is in my garage, the floor seems pretty level to me, no noticeable slant.
 
Thank you both, I'm wondering if the dip stick is the wrong type now as unless it is kept to your no 1 it beeps and the oil light comes on. Also I presume the mechanic put in the correct amount of oil 6.5 litres. It's now up to the number 1 moulded on your dipstick. Mike.
 
Did you remember to run it until the engine is hot, turn off and check a few minutes later? If you check it cold all the oil that should be in the filter can drain back down and make it look too full.
 
enuff_zed said:
Did you remember to run it until the engine is hot, turn off and check a few minutes later? If you check it cold all the oil that should be in the filter can drain back down and make it look too full.
Click to expand...
Yes enuff_zed I did. We went out for a run to Totnes, stopped for coffee by the river and came home about 9 miles there and 9 miles back, I waited about 5 mins and then checked it. I will try again tomorrow. The mechanic didn't warm the engine first before he drained the oil, which seemed a bit odd to me but it was a very hot day 29 C, so I thought maybe that was okay. I know he didn't because he was doing it on my driveway. Thank you, Mike.
 
MikeyH said:
Hi all, the photo is a bit blurry, sorry, but the level is above what I always thought was high, it’s in line with the number 1 on the code. I’ve just had an oil service. What do you all think, is it okay? Cheers, Mike.
Click to expand...
My 2.2 has the same dipstick as this.
If the oil only looks overfilled when cold don't worry about it, besides it will soon need topping up, I've moved back to 5w 40 as I was getting fed up of the oil light coming on
 
Joez4 said:
My 2.2 has the same dipstick as this.
If the oil only looks overfilled when cold don't worry about it, besides it will soon need topping up, I've moved back to 5w 40 as I was getting fed up of the oil light coming on
Click to expand...
Mine is the same, the annoying light and that beeeeep:rofl:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom