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| Author: | canerb [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | oil dipstick question |
hi, my 04 kj crd dont have max and min writing on the oil dipstick. i assumed the top of the wider part at the end of the stick is the max. i changed my oil about a months ago at the jeep service. the guy at the service poured 4 liter bottle and then half of the 4 liter bottle but didn't measure the exact volume. when i check the dipstick it seems to me a bit overfilled. i added a photo of the stick what do you think? pics: http://s10.postimg.org/bqytb70jd/1_2.jpg http://s18.postimg.org/5wfboej7d/1_1.jpg ps : sorry about the noob question |
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| Author: | Mountainman [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oil dipstick question |
I don't have the gas model, so I can't comment on the exact level, but, too much oil can be very bad. Like take out a main seal bad. This is why I won't let anyone touch my vehicles unless absolutely necessary. Did they use the correct oil, or over/under-torque the oil filter or drain plug? Oh, and my favorite. Did they cross-thread the drain plug? 
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| Author: | crasher [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oil dipstick question |
ONE method you can do: Read the manual for your specific engine oil fill volume. Park your vehicle on a level pad, a garage usually works well. Do your own oil/filter change (or closely supervise whatever friend you have helping). Make sure you give the engine enough time to completely drain the old oil out. Refill with the manual-specified amount of oil, including the filter change. Run the engine for a minute to fill the filter and check for leaks. Let the engine oil drain back down to the sump, (15/20 minutes or so, depending on temps). Pull the dipstick and note where a full oil change puts you. Take a picture. If you use a different sized or remote oil filter, you must compensate for the additional volume. If you're brave - run the engine before you put that last 1/2 quart in and note on the dipstick what a half quart low looks like. |
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| Author: | GreenDieselEngineering [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oil dipstick question |
The top of the cross-hatch is the full mark, minimum is the bottom of the cross-hatch. Run it 1/4 inch below maximum and you will minimize oil blow-by through the CCV. |
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