Need help understanding what is wrong - oil does not register on the dipstick properly.
I just did an oil change and added 7qts and it was barely reading in on dipstick. I added a bit more and still not reading. No leaks anywhere. Any ideas?
Oil Not Registering on dipstick
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Re: Oil Not Registering on dipstick
The dipstick tube has probably moved upward out of the block. Not out completely, but up enough to render the dipstick reading erroneous.
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Re: Oil Not Registering on dipstick
Checked and it seems to be in place. Would there be some sleeve that came off that is blocking the read?
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Re: Oil Not Registering on dipstick
If you have a replacement dipstick (made in china) it is known the dipstick may not be the correct length, therefore, doesn't read correctly. Make sure you have a correct length dipstick.
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Re: Oil Not Registering on dipstick
There for sure is a seal under the handle to prevent vacuum loss. This could wiggle its way down the "stick" causing short insertion.
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Re: Oil Not Registering on dipstick
Thanks for the responses. I have since siphoned out the extra quart and will check the connection that feeds the dipstick in to see if I can find what is blocking the proper measuring of the oil.