Are FEH dipsticks Accurate?
#1
Are FEH dipsticks Accurate?
Getting ready to fill the last cavity with synthetic {crankcase}; and noticed the variation of fills from 4-4 1/2 qts.: and the twist dipstick in discussions https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...question-9886/
Has anyone noticed if you check the oil after sitting it reads low [which I was taught to be , and always found the most accurate ] , but if I wipe it off reinsert and then check it it's full???
Has anyone noticed if you check the oil after sitting it reads low [which I was taught to be , and always found the most accurate ] , but if I wipe it off reinsert and then check it it's full???
#2
Re: Are FEH dipsticks Accurate?
When the Ford dealer was doing my oil changes the FEH would come back filled to the Max line or slightly above, and 1/2 qt of unused oil in the container. I change my own now and 4.0 qts fills to halfway between Min and Max, that's with a filter change.
Supposedly the most accurate way to check oil level is to remove the dipstick, wipe it, and leave it out for a couple of minutes or longer. This allows any oil on the dip tube walls to drain. Then insert dipstick and immediately check the level. Anyway, that's what I do.
Supposedly the most accurate way to check oil level is to remove the dipstick, wipe it, and leave it out for a couple of minutes or longer. This allows any oil on the dip tube walls to drain. Then insert dipstick and immediately check the level. Anyway, that's what I do.
#3
Re: Are FEH dipsticks Accurate?
I've found the dipstick shows low after running and cooling down. Its as if a slight pressure builds in the tube holding the level down. So what I began doing years ago is to pull the dipstick, wait a few seconds, the reinsert it and pull & read it. That gives me an accurate level.
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Re: Are FEH dipsticks Accurate?
I always put in 4 quarts.
Remember the correct fill is anywhere between the two marks.
Not the top of the "full" mark.
I have no leaks (on the pavement) and usually never have to add any more, but I check it every 2-3 months. Then and only then would I ever add more.
I use Mobil 1 and go one year or 15,000 miles between changes.
A couple years ago I sent a used sample to the lab.
Lab said oil was still good at 15,000 and I could easily go 20,000 miles in the future but I usually don't.
-John
Remember the correct fill is anywhere between the two marks.
Not the top of the "full" mark.
I have no leaks (on the pavement) and usually never have to add any more, but I check it every 2-3 months. Then and only then would I ever add more.
I use Mobil 1 and go one year or 15,000 miles between changes.
A couple years ago I sent a used sample to the lab.
Lab said oil was still good at 15,000 and I could easily go 20,000 miles in the future but I usually don't.
-John
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