dip stick, which direction Options

[95STHATCH]

I have the 7afe and I always have this problem with the toyota's i've owned. When I check the oil, the dip stick will show more oil on one side than the other depending on which way I put it in. I feel stupid asking this question but I just don't know the answer. Which direction does the guage part of the oil dip stick go in, facing the front of the car or to the rear of the car.

[SpedToe169]

Hm, interesting. I have no idea which way its supposed to go (or if theres even really a spec on that). How much different is it? Remember, its not a precision instrument . I would just average the 2 levels and call that good.

[Pandeo]

How to check your engine oil:
1) Go on a plane ground
2) Do it before your first start of the day. So ,you should get the same read on the two side of your stick.
3) If you do it AFTER your first start, let your engine for 1 or 2 minute off. Then, take your reading. If you get 2 different read, the best one is the lower one. Some oil have "overflow" in your stick-tube, then make the higer reading.

The only important thing is this; if you see no oil, then put it one in.

[macavely]

i never heard of anyone having that problem... it shouldn't matter which side it's facing.... but i would just go with that ever the side with the making says..

[Supersprynt]

My 5s the stick only fit in one way.

[95STHATCH]

I can't believe I'm the only one. I always check the oil in my garage which is level. The difference between the two sides is half a quart or just a tad bit more. I just changed the oil in my car sunday along with the oil filter and 3.5 quarts. My chiltons manual has the capasity for every motor except the 7afe. I figured i'd put the 3.5 quarts in and let it set overnight and the add more if needed the next morning. When I went out to check the oil the next morning thats when I noticed the different readings on it depending which way i put the dipstick in. I think I'll go get a oil pressure guage tomorrow,do yall know what the oil pressure should be at? I did as speedtoe suggested and averaged the two levels out. My only concern is putting too much oil in cause you all know thats as bad as not enough. By the way,it runs perfect and I switched to synthetic and it runs even better now.

This post has been edited by 95STHATCH: Dec 16, 2003 - 10:52 PM

[Supersprynt]

First, take ur Chiltons manual, a lighter, and burn it.

Secondly 3.5 seems a little low especially total. Your filter and car will have suck some up from the resovoir so you should be putting at least 4 but keep checking the stick to see where perfect is after running the car. Letting it sit really isnt the right way of doing it.

[snadman]

The 7AFE calls for 4.2 quarts, while the 5SFE calls for 3.9 quarts. This is interesting, but it's right. I check on my work's computer, I work at Napa, and we have a program that tells fluid capacities for all cars.

This post has been edited by snadman: Dec 16, 2003 - 11:19 PM

[95STHATCH]

Hey thanks alot guys,That is kinda wierd that the smaller motor takes more oil. I think I will go and burn that chiltons manual now,yall have been way more helpful than that book ever was.

[presure2]

yea the chiltons is junk, man...just burn it...hehe
FIRE FIRE FIRE..

manny

[Pandeo]

I confirm for the 4.2 liter. This come from my Toyota Dealer.

[95STHATCH]

Thanks guys, 4.2 brings right up to full just like yall said.