Having problems checking oil level
#1
I was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem that I'm having right now. The problem is that when I try to check the oil level the entire dip stick is covered with oil. I've tried checking the oil after the car has been sitting overnight but the dip stick is still covered with oil. Is this normal?
btw, I have a '99 Maxima.
btw, I have a '99 Maxima.
#2
RE: Checking Oil...
After you let the car sit for a while, pull out the dip stick and then wipe it off. Then stick it back in until the first notch (don't put it in all the way or the stick will be covered with oil when you try to put it off). Then pull it out and check your oil Just trying to help
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#3
Re: RE: Checking Oil...
Originally posted by Vyrus
After you let the car sit for a while, pull out the dip stick and then wipe it off. Then stick it back in until the first notch (don't put it in all the way or the stick will be covered with oil when you try to put it off). Then pull it out and check your oil Just trying to help
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After you let the car sit for a while, pull out the dip stick and then wipe it off. Then stick it back in until the first notch (don't put it in all the way or the stick will be covered with oil when you try to put it off). Then pull it out and check your oil Just trying to help
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#4
I think the VQ engines are designed where the oil will touch the dip stick as it drains, when you stick it in and pull it out, the top side will get covered, but the bottom side will show you the right level as long as it has had enough time to drain or you'll get both sides all covered.
#6
Re: RE: Checking Oil...
Originally posted by Vyrus
After you let the car sit for a while, pull out the dip stick and then wipe it off. Then stick it back in until the first notch (don't put it in all the way or the stick will be covered with oil when you try to put it off). Then pull it out and check your oil Just trying to help
.
After you let the car sit for a while, pull out the dip stick and then wipe it off. Then stick it back in until the first notch (don't put it in all the way or the stick will be covered with oil when you try to put it off). Then pull it out and check your oil Just trying to help
![Big Grin](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#7
Changing oil is tough. First can't read dipstick, sucks!!.
On this site many use oil quantity as measuring stick.
4-4.5 US quarts oil when also changong oil filter.
For Canadians who use litres:
remember 1 U.S. Quarts = .946 litre
So the range is 3.8 litre to 4.3 litres
use this as a guide.
Hope this helps!
On this site many use oil quantity as measuring stick.
4-4.5 US quarts oil when also changong oil filter.
For Canadians who use litres:
remember 1 U.S. Quarts = .946 litre
So the range is 3.8 litre to 4.3 litres
use this as a guide.
Hope this helps!
#9
There's nothing wrong with the dipstick. The problem is the engine uses the dipstick hole as an oil return "line", so when the engine's been running, there is a good bit of oil that's still draining down that tube.
As has been stated, you just have to let it sit for a while.
As has been stated, you just have to let it sit for a while.
#11
Originally Posted by Chunger
Raised portion keeps oil off the center area...
![](http://home.earthlink.net/~msue2/_images/dipstick.jpg)
![](http://home.earthlink.net/~msue2/_images/dipstick.jpg)
Nice picture, great job!
Perfect, now where is the max? at the hot line, at end of XXXXed section? or elsewhere.
Dumb Canuck
#15
I've been complaining about this since I bought the car. Yea thanks Nissan...between my sloped driveway and you using the dipstick hole as an oil return line, it really makes dealing with the oil in my car easy.
Only solution is to let it sit.
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Only solution is to let it sit.
#17
Originally Posted by ivelweyz
Well I don't think checking the oil level while the car is cold is the best way. After the car is at operating temperature is when you should check the level. Don't ask why but it works for me...
You're a lucky bastardo that you're able to get a good read when the car is hot...with mine you can't even just ignore the stuff on the upper part of the stick...it just isn't possible to read.
#19
Originally Posted by holymoly
Changing oil is tough. First can't read dipstick, sucks!!.
On this site many use oil quantity as measuring stick.
4-4.5 US quarts oil when also changong oil filter.
For Canadians who use litres:
remember 1 U.S. Quarts = .946 litre
So the range is 3.8 litre to 4.3 litres
use this as a guide.
Hope this helps!
On this site many use oil quantity as measuring stick.
4-4.5 US quarts oil when also changong oil filter.
For Canadians who use litres:
remember 1 U.S. Quarts = .946 litre
So the range is 3.8 litre to 4.3 litres
use this as a guide.
Hope this helps!
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