New to Z, checking oil level
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New to Z, checking oil level
Hey guys,
I am new to the Z. I picked mine up a week ago and earlier today I was trying to check my oil level. Is it me or is the oil level dip stick a real PITA? It seems like there isn't much room to pull the thing out and get a reliable reading. I tried several times to get a consistent reading on the oil level but everytime I pulled the stick out, the oil would get smudged due to the fact that it's so damn hard to pull the stick out without any obstructions, especially against the intake tube. And when I avoid it, the oil gets rubbed against the dip stick shaft that goes into the oil pan. Am I retarded or is this really a pain in the behind? I'm by no means a newb when it comes to cars. I just found the oil checking process on a Z a pain in the behind given all the obstructions. Anybody else find this annoying?
I am new to the Z. I picked mine up a week ago and earlier today I was trying to check my oil level. Is it me or is the oil level dip stick a real PITA? It seems like there isn't much room to pull the thing out and get a reliable reading. I tried several times to get a consistent reading on the oil level but everytime I pulled the stick out, the oil would get smudged due to the fact that it's so damn hard to pull the stick out without any obstructions, especially against the intake tube. And when I avoid it, the oil gets rubbed against the dip stick shaft that goes into the oil pan. Am I retarded or is this really a pain in the behind? I'm by no means a newb when it comes to cars. I just found the oil checking process on a Z a pain in the behind given all the obstructions. Anybody else find this annoying?
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Originally Posted by Ziggyrama
Hey guys,
I am new to the Z. I picked mine up a week ago and earlier today I was trying to check my oil level. Is it me or is the oil level dip stick a real PITA? It seems like there isn't much room to pull the thing out and get a reliable reading. I tried several times to get a consistent reading on the oil level but everytime I pulled the stick out, the oil would get smudged due to the fact that it's so damn hard to pull the stick out without any obstructions, especially against the intake tube. And when I avoid it, the oil gets rubbed against the dip stick shaft that goes into the oil pan. Am I retarded or is this really a pain in the behind? I'm by no means a newb when it comes to cars. I just found the oil checking process on a Z a pain in the behind given all the obstructions. Anybody else find this annoying?
I am new to the Z. I picked mine up a week ago and earlier today I was trying to check my oil level. Is it me or is the oil level dip stick a real PITA? It seems like there isn't much room to pull the thing out and get a reliable reading. I tried several times to get a consistent reading on the oil level but everytime I pulled the stick out, the oil would get smudged due to the fact that it's so damn hard to pull the stick out without any obstructions, especially against the intake tube. And when I avoid it, the oil gets rubbed against the dip stick shaft that goes into the oil pan. Am I retarded or is this really a pain in the behind? I'm by no means a newb when it comes to cars. I just found the oil checking process on a Z a pain in the behind given all the obstructions. Anybody else find this annoying?
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Originally Posted by Bevo
Try checking it first thing in the morning, you will get a better reading
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Originally Posted by calin
thats not what he's reffering to...he's saying that when you pull out the dipstick (hehe) the oil kinda gets smudged on it because of the angle you pull it out at...and i gotta gree, it does suck
I tried it again and I think when you pull it out, the oil on the opposite side of the L-F markers does not come in contact with anything. I think that's where I'll get the best reading.
Try checking it first thing in the morning, you will get a better reading
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Originally Posted by Bevo
Try checking it first thing in the morning, you will get a better reading
I guess oil is flung up the dipstick tube when motor is moving, that is why when you pull the dipstick out, it is smeared. If u let it sit over night, check in the morning, you will be able to see an accurate reading.
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