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khaira93 01-28-2013 10:52 PM

Oil level checkup + dip stick
 
Hey guys,

I was wondering how I go about checking my oil levels with the dip stick while the dip stick has the white stuff on it from the condensation, etc. I tried to check it after the car reached operating temperatures. I turned the car off and went for a drive again and redline'd it like crazy and checked again. Same thing.

How do you guys deal with this? Or how do you check oil levels? I'm assuming this issue is non existent in the summer from my knowledge of the car.

Thank you.

Grace_Excel 01-28-2013 11:32 PM

Just check it as you normally would. One thing that worked temporarily for me is I slightly pulled the dip stick out of the pipette and drove the car hard around for 15 miles to evaporate and allow the moisture to come out. Assuming you have read this, Strange "gunk" in oil or dipstick - Info / Questions? If not, take a seat and read that thread...

You could do this also:

Originally Posted by Grace_Excel (Post 4413771)
Here is the MAZDA TSB for this Milky Substance on Oil Level Gauge.


Wolfe 01-29-2013 12:44 AM

I just clean it off and re dip it until i can get a clear reading lol.

monchie 01-29-2013 09:27 PM

Check it like any other car. Just remember to check the oil level every gas fill-up.

maverick02 01-30-2013 10:04 AM

I wipe it off, dip it back in, and repeat several times. That gets me a good reading without the froth.

04RX8man 02-02-2013 10:40 PM

As said before I check it multiple times. Usually 3 times is enough to get a reading.


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