You Guys were right
So last night I decide to check my oil.
I bought the car a 2007 MCS with 33,000 miles on it and it is now at 35,800 miles. Simple right :roll: Well I open the hood and pull out the dip stick, now I did this a couple of weeks ago with no issues. The oil viscosity must have changed enough that I can not read the dip stick to save my life. Seems it is not reading at all, so I add some oil. I then realize I have over filled the oil and have to put it up on ramps and let some oil out. After cussing and getting the oil level about right cause I still can not read the dang thing I go up stairs and order the craven dip stick for my car. When I first got on this site I was wondering how you morons could not read a dip stick :confused: Guess what? I am one of you morons :grin: Dan |
Ha ha ha ha join the club! How they can mess up a dipstick surpasses understanding. At least we have choices.
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Of course we were right!!!
About what? Lol Oh the dipstick thing... Yea that... |
Did that once on my 04 being worried about the low oil issues some have had.
I put 3 qts in before I got a good read and then had to drain the 3 back out. Live and learn. Yup, I am part of the moron club.:thumbsup: |
free solution:
step 1 open hood step 2 remove dip stick step 3 roll end of dipstick on towel or rag ... now that thinkin with your dip stick! |
Originally Posted by DAS MINI
(Post 3525204)
free solution:
step 1 open hood step 2 remove dip stick step 3 roll end of dipstick on towel or rag ... now that thinkin with your dip stick! I do agree though that even with Step 3 its still hard to see... |
Read it in the morning before you start the car. It should be easy to see.
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Originally Posted by HRM
(Post 3525354)
Read it in the morning before you start the car. It should be easy to see.
I also put dip stick in leaving 2 3/8" of an inch out , 4 times wiping oil off with rag to clean oil out of dip stick tube then stick in the 5 th time all the way down and read oil level . This method seems to work for me. |
Originally Posted by HRM
(Post 3525354)
Read it in the morning before you start the car. It should be easy to see.
You can also buy a Craven dipstick or do like I did. As long as I clean it well, including the dimples and grooves, it is pretty easy to read, although I still use a paper towel. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co.../DipStick3.JPG |
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