Oil Dipstick

[View from behind]

When checking the oil level we find it difficult to tell exactly where it is on the dipstick. We can tell it's above the minimum but difficult to exactly where. Have tried laying the stick on a paper towel which helps. Any tips or tricks?

 

[Lew L]

file??

I carefully filed three groves in the space one reads the oil level on the dipstick. Seem like the 1330 motor dosent use any oil between changes.
The paper method does work well though.
Kaos

 

[rcturner]

When checking the oil level we find it difficult to tell exactly where it is on the dipstick. We can tell it's above the minimum but difficult to exactly where. Have tried laying the stick on a paper towel which helps. Any tips or tricks?

I scuffed mine up with a Scotch Brite Pad. Cleaned it good. It helps but it is still hard to read.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I just checked mine, and the dipstick has all sorts of holes and stuff in it to catch the oil, and help show you the level...
If I get a couple of moments: I'll take a picture of the darned thing!

 

[jerpinoy]

Drill a 1/8" hole on you dipstick on your minimum line and max line and it will be easy to see. good luck and I hope it will help you.

 

[ottawa-rider]

I simply slide me finger along the dipstick, when I get oil on it, I know that where the level is at.I always pull it out first, wipe it, reinsert and then check.

 

[lizmcg]

I had the same problem; there's more of a smear than a distinct line on the dipstick. Someone on another thread suggested inserting and wiping the dipstick 3 or 4 times before reading it, and I found that helps reduce the smear. I also use the paper towel method.

 

[View from behind]

Thanks for all of the suggestions.