Dip stick reading

bmarcinczyk14 · 08-26-2013, 11:22 PM

Anyone know why the oil towards the top of the dipstick is lighter in color than towards the bottom? On the top it gets so clear to the point where I can no longer actually see the oil, but can just make out the line where the oil level stops. Is this line the accurate oil reading, or should I base the oil level off where I can noticeably see the oil color still?

didymus · 08-26-2013, 11:54 PM

Not sure if serious. The oil has **** in it which settles downwards. You measure the top where the oil stops. Wipe off the dipstick before checking..

bmarcinczyk14 · 08-27-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by didymus

Not sure if serious. The oil has **** in it which settles downwards. You measure the top where the oil stops. Wipe off the dipstick before checking..

Oil has what in it? It's normal to have the bottom part of the dipstick be darker than towards the top part?

sparky · 08-27-2013, 12:24 AM

This would be gravity my friend. The oil at the top is draining down so its thinner and thus lighter.

SouthArk370Z · 08-27-2013, 12:25 AM

I think what you are seeing is gravity at work and the oil film near the bottom of the stick is thicker. Try holding the stick level for a few seconds and see if things don't even out. If not, you may have a problem.

bmarcinczyk14 · 08-27-2013, 12:35 AM

Well that does make sense. So considering the oil is basically brand new, its normal for the oil on the very top of the dip stick to be basically invisible, determining the level by a faint oil line seen by the "H" mark?

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Z370Z011 · 08-27-2013, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

Well that does make sense. So considering the oil is basically brand new, its normal for the oil on the very top of the dip stick to be basically invisible, determining the level by a faint oil line seen by the "H" mark?

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i think, your just over thinking this

DIGItonium · 08-27-2013, 10:27 AM

It depends what kind of oil you use. So what kind are you using?

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bmarcinczyk14 · 08-27-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

It depends what kind of oil you use. So what kind are you using?

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Non-gravitational Mobil 1

SouthArk370Z · 08-27-2013, 11:23 AM

sparky · 08-29-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

My first thought was hash oil for some reason.

SouthArk370Z · 08-29-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

My first thought was hash oil for some reason.

Wrong. But I like the way you think.

DEpointfive0 · 08-29-2013, 01:22 AM

I think you need to let the oil in your car mix more, go drive it, THEN come check it.

ahhlun · 09-03-2013, 04:07 PM

Anyone know why does the two sides of dipstick show different levels?

Took some photos of mine and put it on SkyDrive internet share,

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SouthArk370Z · 09-03-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ahhlun

Anyone know why does the two sides of dipstick show different levels?

Took some photos of mine and put it on SkyDrive internet share, ...

Looks to me like the stick is dragging on the tube (or something else) and picking up some oil on that side. Wipe the stick clean, stab it again, go by the lowest reading.

08-26-2013, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	Dip stick reading Anyone know why the oil towards the top of the dipstick is lighter in color than towards the bottom? On the top it gets so clear to the point where I can no longer actually see the oil, but can just make out the line where the oil level stops. Is this line the accurate oil reading, or should I base the oil level off where I can noticeably see the oil color still? __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

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sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	This would be gravity my friend. The oil at the top is draining down so its thinner and thus lighter. SouthArk370Z and elperuano like this. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I think what you are seeing is gravity at work and the oil film near the bottom of the stick is thicker. Try holding the stick level for a few seconds and see if things don't even out. If not, you may have a problem. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-27-2013, 12:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	Well that does make sense. So considering the oil is basically brand new, its normal for the oil on the very top of the dip stick to be basically invisible, determining the level by a faint oil line seen by the "H" mark? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

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DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	It depends what kind of oil you use. So what kind are you using? ( Click to show/hide ) End sarcasm. __________________

08-26-2013, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Not sure if serious. The oil has **** in it which settles downwards. You measure the top where the oil stops. Wipe off the dipstick before checking..

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ahhlun Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: redmond/richmond Posts: 59 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 13	Anyone know why does the two sides of dipstick show different levels? Took some photos of mine and put it on SkyDrive internet share, https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resi...AqoJItGEaPa9VM https://06zbqq.sn2.df.livefilestore....130903_005.jpg https://0qzbqq.sn2.df.livefilestore....130903_009.jpg __________________ 2004: MCS 2010: 370z 40th

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