finmac Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Done a recent oil change and put approx the right literage in to the car, while at it I changed the OP sender as well. Now finding it very hard to tell what the actual reading is on the blooming dipstick... it is defo wet all round at the bottom, then a wee bit patchy around the middle and wet again at the top. Also the Oil Pressure is now reading much higher. Not sure whether there is to much oil in it hence the higher OP reading or whether the old sender was bust... Advice please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 The amount of oil will not affect the pressure so suspect your old (or the new) sender. Easiest way I found to check the level was to withdraw dipstick, press it against some kitchen towel then compare stain on the towel against dipstick marking Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTH Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Dont bother, theres nearly 8 litres in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 The most obvious symptom of overfilling is high oil temperatures, particularly cruising at 70. This is due to the crank thrashing about above the sump. When I have done this in the past, the easiest (if slow) way of losing oil is to remove the OP sender and let it dribble out from the Apollo. It will get easier to read once the oil has 500 miles on it and it starts to darken. I ended up taking 2 or 3 readings and as long as none of them came up dry, left it alone. The car drank very little oil anyway. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finmac Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well oil temps are fine so think I will leave it alone as you suggest. Not really an exact science is it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted August 19, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted August 19, 2008 Finmac I find it best to check oil level when oilo is hot after a good run. Remove dip stick (with engine running) and clean the dipstick really well - do not leave any traces of oil, as this seems to help oil "migrate" up the dipstick. This should help give an accurate reading. As F355GTs suggests - if oil is too clear use a a clean white cloth or paper towel and press dipstick against it. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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