Can't read oil level when warm!

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Dec 9, 2007 | 09:57 PM

headloss

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Should be in bed...

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From: Seattle, WA

Can't read oil level when warm!

Like the title says, I have to check my dipstick before I start the car otherwise
I get erratic readings that are higher than the actual level once hot. It's not expansion of the oil, splashing perhaps? Has anyone else had this problem?

Dec 9, 2007 | 10:00 PM

MorpheusZero

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Everyone has had this problem on pretty much every VQ. Check it it's been sitting for awhile.

Dec 9, 2007 | 10:02 PM

secondtonone317

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yeh.....I think every maxima has this problem

Dec 9, 2007 | 10:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by headloss

Nice observation.

Dec 10, 2007 | 01:34 PM

iDuty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MorpheusZero

Everyone has had this problem on pretty much every VQ. Check it it's been sitting for awhile.

Morpheus summarized it. This is a signature Nissan VQ nuisance issue, on both the 30 and 35 variants. You just have to check it after it has been off for 10+ minutes.

Luckily for us VQ30 owners, abuse and neglect aside, they rarely consume oil.