Two different sides, two different readings what gives? One side is on the high mark one side is one X below the high mark. Has anyone ever noticed this? Which one is better to go by or should i just go in between the two.

 

You are supposed to average between the two marks to get your reading

 

Huh?

 

Add both sides,and divide by two!!!

 

umm no.

one thing i noticed about the s2k is that you have to wait a while to let the oil drip down from the cylinder walls or where ever it is to get an accurate reading.

last time i checked my oil after an oil change it was slightly below the full hole. the next morning it was above it.

i jus dump in 5 qt's and go.

 

i know exactly what your talking about. it has happened to me too. just let it sit for a long time before taking the reading.

 

^^^^yes just let the oil sette down a little bit then check it again and it'll be consistent on both side....

 

A difference of 1/2 and "x" to a full "x" is not unusual. If in doubt, repeat the dip and take the lowest. You can have your oil level anywhere between the "add" and "full" mark. As long as it's in between, the difference of 1 "x" is nothing to obsess over. Here's a post I did some time ago on how to check the oil level:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...dpost&p=3285584

It's not rocket science, but a little common sense goes a long way.

 

one thing i noticed about the s2k is that you have to wait a while to let the oil drip down from the cylinder walls or where ever it is to get an accurate reading."

Not only for the S 2000,but most engines;What goes UP,must come DOWN.!!!

 

Also, THE worst time to check the oil is between the time after a cold start and the time the oil has gotten warm. "Cool" oil "hangs". Either check it HOT or stone cold before starting the engine for the first time of the day.