Another oil dipstick reading problem.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Another oil dipstick reading problem.
The stick in my '91 E-350 reads much higher on one side than the other, bottom of crosshatch on one side and above top of crosshatch on the other. It doesn't matter if I check it hot or cold, even after sitting a couple days, so it's not oil dripping down coating one side. My '88 doesn't do this. Anyone know which side is correct?
Option 2 is to do an oil change. Anyone know how much oil it should take with an FL-1995 to get to the top of the crosshatch? Or how much oil in the pan without running it to get to the top of the crosshatch? If I can see where it reads with a know correct amount of oil I'll know which side of the stick is correct.
Option 2 is to do an oil change. Anyone know how much oil it should take with an FL-1995 to get to the top of the crosshatch? Or how much oil in the pan without running it to get to the top of the crosshatch? If I can see where it reads with a know correct amount of oil I'll know which side of the stick is correct.
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The stick in my '91 E-350 reads much higher on one side than the other, bottom of crosshatch on one side and above top of crosshatch on the other. It doesn't matter if I check it hot or cold, even after sitting a couple days, so it's not oil dripping down coating one side. My '88 doesn't do this. Anyone know which side is correct?
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If it were just a van thing I'd sorta get it, but I have two only 3 years apart that act differently. I guess I should check & see if the tube is bent or something. Both seem to go in & out with about the same resistance.
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This may sound odd but has anyone checked the oil and wiped the stick off with a rag that had wax on it? The lower level should be what it is. Its like checking an auto trans after you added some oil without waiting a bit. Be the best is to change the oil, mark the stick and roll on. I have found, over the years, dipsticks are about as reliable as ordering fast food at a drive threw.
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