Hi all,

1) I was wondering if anyone knows how many Litres or Millitres the dipstick represents...note Diagram:


L|xxx|xxx|xxx|H

For example if you reach L (Low) than how much oil is it really to fill up to H (High)



2) Does the dip stick always jump out 3 centemetres, I noticed everytime I check and push it down the next time I check it's already jumped up by 3 cm...???!?!!?





Thanks all,
For those going to the long distance meets, drive safe!

 

I believe the bottom of the dipstick is usually about .75-1L At least it seems that way on MY04.

I've heard of the pop up dipstick issue before..

 

Doesn't it have 4 sections? |xxx|xxx|xxx|xxx|???

I always found if it's down to the 3/4 mark it's down 1L. It was the same conclusion in my RSX.

 

where do you guys keep your's filled up to as well? Near the top of the XXX's on the H range?

 

The top of the X's

 

I'm at the top of the X's all the time, showing full. This is after making sure the engine is warmed up, at least 15 mins of driving, then let it sit for about 10-15 mins on level ground, then check.

 

drive for 15mins. dayumm.????

i only do it for 5mins.. then let it sit for 2mins..then check

 

Meh it's not that accurate anyhow.

Ask fred wiht 3 n's

 

This probably will work too.. but I think to get all of the engine components fully hot is about 10-15 mins of driving.. I usually wait at least 5-10 mins..

 

i usually (actually, i get someone else to do it, but you get the point ) top up when the engine starts making funny noises.