Checking the oil level?

[Lewis.]

Does anyone else find this impossible to do accurately unless the car is dead and I mean DEAD level? Even on a slight slope my dipstick reveals that it's low on oil. But then at work where it's level it has plenty? I find it frustrating.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jimbothemagnificent]

Put more in?

 

[jimbothemagnificent]

Jokes. I've never noticed this on mine.

 

[eptrois]

yeah mate, I ALWAYS check my oil only when its level. My last house was on a slight slope - facing downwards, and the oil read over. When the car was facing the other way it read under...

 

[Lewis.]

Even after I had changed the oil and filled it last, still get random readings. Don't want to overfill it either but it think I will add some more for the moment.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jimbothemagnificent]

If in doubt, add lubrication.

Now that I think about it, all the places that I check my oil are completely level or very close to it. It makes sense I suppose.

Can you find a plank of wood the correct thickness to make your driveway level?

 

[ctr-]

For future reference the sump capacity on the EP3 is 4.7 litres. If the oil is on the minimum mark just add a litre. Always try to check on a level surface