Bimmerdude

How can I check if my oil is low through my dipstick?

P. Bauer

pull it out.

ATH

Only mechanics are certified to read dipsticks... it's very complex and arduous

Bimmerdude

And then what? How do I read it?

ATH

It's pretty intuitive... give a try

mpwolf

1. Get paper towel.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_01.jpg">

2. Go to parking garage.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_02.jpg">

3. Locate car (sorry about the quality, my camera doesn't like poor lighting).

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_03.jpg">

4. Unlock car.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_04.jpg">

5. Open driver side door.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_05.jpg">

6. Pull hood release toward you, you'll hear a pop.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_06.jpg">

7. Walk to front of car and pull up on hood latch.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_07.jpg">

8. Locate dipstick, insert finger into hole (HA HA! He said insert finger into hole), and pull up.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_08.jpg">

9. Remove dipstick.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_09.jpg">

10. Wipe off oil with paper towel from step 1.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_10.jpg">

11. Reinsert dipstick all the way in and remove it. Refer to Steps 8 and 9 if you are having trouble removing it.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_11.jpg">

12. Check oil level. There are hash marks between the min and max lines, I like to fill it just a bit below the max. If your oil level is good, stop here, you're done. Reverse Steps 11 through 2, throw away paper towel. If you are low on oil, continue to Step 13.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_12.jpg">

13. Remove oil filler cap.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_13.jpg">

14. Oil goes in here.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_14.jpg">

15. Good oil.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_15.jpg">

16. Pour a little oil in, wait a minute for it to drain to the oil pan, and repeat Steps 10 through 12 until oil is at a good level.

<img src="http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/audiworld/forum/images/oil_check_16.jpg">

EkSiPd

*** :P

sj6sp

This post definitely needs to go to the tech section. Well done chap.

mpwolf

;-)

rishiS4

I was just feeding my car some M1 0w-40 this afternoon while I was waiting for my takeout lunch order. =)