Oil dip stick

[Brahmajoe]

Should there be no oil on the dip stick when the engine is running???

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[56cbr600rr]

Yep, usually no oil while running..

 

[Escape.idiocracy]

Just for situational awareness- usually want to check the oil when off, level ground, and been sitting for 10-15 min+?

 

[56cbr600rr]

Just for situational awareness- usually want to check the oil when off, level ground, and been sitting for 10-15 min+?

Yep, what he said...

 

[Rusty PW]

Should there be no oil on the dip stick when the engine is running???

Why did you pull the dipstick out with the engine running? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Kevin_D]

You’re not supposed to pull the engine oil dipstick while it’s running. You’ll effectively create a vacuum leak due to the PCV system.

Kevin

 

[Brahmajoe]

Why did you pull the dipstick out with the engine running? Inquiring minds want to know.

Curious I suppose

You’re not supposed to pull the engine oil dipstick while it’s running. You’ll effectively create a vacuum leak due to the PCV system.

Kevin

oh wow that’s nuts ? good thing you know that!

 

[Throwback]

Just for situational awareness- usually want to check the oil when off, level ground, and been sitting for 10-15 min+?

Yes, this can't be stressed enough -- 10-15 mins warm, not the 5 minutes recommended in the book. I have never had a vehicle that drains oil slower than this 3.6. I just did my first oil change and it was still in a little stream -- not drips a stream, after draining for about 25 minutes. Not normal! It was a good 45 mins before it stopped dripping entirely.

Then put 5 in, drove and went to check. The oil was just at around 1/3 up the hash. I thought maybe the surface wasn't level. A week later I went to a different gas station. Filled up, then checked the oil. Now it was even lower. I went into the convenience store to buy delicious meat snacks. Then, about 20 minutes after shutting down, I checked the oil again and it was full!

 

[JTGuy]

So a quick oil change at the dealer is. bad idea.

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