 Oil dipstick reading wrong, Is it possible? |
 Feb 26, 2011 - 1:36 AM
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My 7A used to burn a bit of oil, but lately, every time I check the dipstick, the oil level is in the exact same spot when I used to go through about a half quart a month. But for almost a month, it's been roughly the same. Is it even possible for the dipstick to read the oil level wrong?
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Feb 26, 2011 - 1:44 AM
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naa i can see the dip stick lieing. mine does it sometimes. i look at my dipstick freek out because it looks like there is no oil,( im an idiot sometimes and i forget that after running your car and checking the dip stick it might be a bit low because all of the oil hasnt settled down) i dount you stick is lieing.. very strange though that it hasnt burt any oil.
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Feb 26, 2011 - 2:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
That's the thing though. I never check my oil when the motor is warm. Only when it's cold. And it's on level ground.
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HectortheRican Oil dipstick reading wrong Feb 26, 2011 - 1:36 AM
4-eyed-freek strange, i have never heard of anything like that ... Feb 26, 2011 - 2:29 AM HectortheRican I might just be being paranoid. I just found it od... Feb 26, 2011 - 2:45 AM NOVAKx17 It could be how your driving it hector.
i know i... Feb 27, 2011 - 10:44 AM
HectortheRican QUOTE (NOVAKx17 @ Feb 27, 2011 - 10... Feb 27, 2011 - 3:53 PM cyberblader1130 Have you changed the type of oil your using? Feb 27, 2011 - 11:29 AM SupraKid If the car is cold, and level, the dipstick will r... Feb 27, 2011 - 4:35 PM 4-eyed-freek you have the 7a in yours. my friend had a celica w... Feb 27, 2011 - 4:45 PM pflau QUOTE (SupraKid @ Feb 27, 2011 - 3:3... Feb 28, 2011 - 4:15 PM HectortheRican QUOTE (pflau @ Feb 28, 2011 - 4:15 P... Feb 28, 2011 - 4:19 PM HectortheRican I'm not complaining, I'm just worried... Feb 27, 2011 - 5:11 PM 4-eyed-freek you will know your low on oil when the idiot light... Feb 27, 2011 - 5:44 PM HectortheRican I probably check my oil twice a week haha Feb 27, 2011 - 5:51 PM 4-eyed-freek dang! then again 7a"s really do remind me... Feb 27, 2011 - 6:07 PM azian_advanced could just be sludge forming... i guess that... Feb 27, 2011 - 9:45 PM cyberblader1130 Switch to 5w 30 Mobil 1 synthetic and run seafoam ... Feb 27, 2011 - 10:00 PM |
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