R56 09 oil dipstick
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09 oil dipstick
whats up with mini's design on the 09 oil dipstick. mine has an orange colored end with two raised areas. the oil is suppossed to be between the two areas when full. I just can't seem to read the darn thing. when I got my mini the dealer checked all the fluids and they were perfect. Now that i have 1000 miles on her I went to check the oil again. feels oily but cant see squat for level? any suggestions. Thanks
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It seems that the dipstick changes from year-to-year. The 2007 version is like a tight spring with aluminium bits for min and max levels. With it, you lay it on a paper towel and roll it slightly so you see the oil stain on the towel. Then you can see where the level is. Don't know whether that will work on the 2009.
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I hate to say it but I also have trouble reading mine. I hear there is an aftermarket dipstick out there. I won't go out of my way to get one but if there is vendor selling one at a run, I just may pick one up. BTW, I thought of rolling it on a paper towel but I'm not happy with the accuracy.
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Let me give you simple instructions:
1. Wait at least 10 minutes since you shut down your engine. Best is when engine is cold.
2. Pull dipstick out and wipe it down thoroughly
3. Quickly dip the dipstick and pull it back out.
4. Put it up against the light or use a flashlight as I do.
I think the problem most people are having is that they don't wipe down the dipstick first before taking a reading. Once it's dry you will clearly see where the level is. Hope this helps.
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It's still a terrible dipstick as far as recognizing the oil level goes.
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"I think the problem most people are having is that they don't wipe down the dipstick first before taking a reading. Once it's dry you will clearly see where the level is. Hope this helps."
Spoken like a person who has never experienced bifocals.
First its having to have binoculars on the beach, then its having to get a magnifying glass to see the dipstick. Come to think of it, there may actually be some correlation here.
Spoken like a person who has never experienced bifocals.
First its having to have binoculars on the beach, then its having to get a magnifying glass to see the dipstick. Come to think of it, there may actually be some correlation here.
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That's the one I use, and it's great-- I dont have enough German in me to understand the cryptic OEM D-stix.
But if I go to the dealer for an oil change, I have to put the OEM one back in because the techs dont get the Cravenspeed
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Okay, so it's not just me thinking that dipstick (more like dipwire) is hard to read! I've only used it once (Had our R56 for a little over three weeks), but noticed right away that it was being rather coy about showing me my oil level. Ah well, something else to get used to... And that Cravenspeed unit is splendid, but I can't let myself spend $75 for a dipstick.
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Okay, so it's not just me thinking that dipstick (more like dipwire) is hard to read! I've only used it once (Had our R56 for a little over three weeks), but noticed right away that it was being rather coy about showing me my oil level. Ah well, something else to get used to... And that Cravenspeed unit is splendid, but I can't let myself spend $75 for a dipstick.
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