Oil level checkup + dip stick
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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.
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.
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Charles Bundy
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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:
You could do this also:
Here is the MAZDA TSB for this Milky Substance on Oil Level Gauge.
Last edited by Grace_Excel; 01-29-2013 at 10:34 PM. Reason: Added links.
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