What was wrong with the dipstick?

[Bailes1992]

4 minutes to check the oil level!


4 BLOODY MINUTES!

[waue1978]

Somebody probably decided that we already have a surplus of dipsticks in the world...


Know what you mean though. Personally I don't trust all these computers monitoring it. You've only got to see the amount of times the Peugeot/Citroen oil level indicators flash up as no oil (when there's plenty in there) to see that it's better to be able to physically check.

[rwb]

It's not a car, it's an appliance. The casing should not be opened; there are no user serviceable parts. Now run along to the dealer and get your wallet out.

[GingerMagic]

When I read the topic I assumed it was another rant at Halfrauds.........

[Welly]

Looking at the picture, and remembering your drive has a crazy incline I'm guessing the car was far from 'level' which probably threw the computings a bit?

I remember my Mazda MX6 was a *pig* to check the level, every time you looked it was different it had to be stood perfectly level for at least overnight to get anywhere near an accurate reading even then there was another Mazda Forum member who ended up with 11ltrs of oil in his motor because of this

[Sonia406]

When I read the topic I assumed it was another rant at Halfrauds.........

Wasn't just me then

Looking at the picture, and remembering your drive has a crazy incline I'm guessing the car was far from 'level' which probably threw the computings a bit?

I remember my Mazda MX6 was a *pig* to check the level, every time you looked it was different it had to be stood perfectly level for at least overnight to get anywhere near an accurate reading even then there was another Mazda Forum member who ended up with 11ltrs of oil in his motor because of this

I was about to say it may be something to do with the drive not being level... I remember the original thread

Great minds think a like........

I was also going to say, it's a ford, what do you expect?

[Captain Jack]

That screenshot doesn't look like a Ford..... And certainly not a Mondeo.

Anyway, I find the oil level indicator on my 406 quite handy. It appears every time I start the car and it's instant. Quite handy for a quick oil level check without getting your hands dirty under the bonnet. Even my 2004 all singing, all dancing Honda Accord didn't have that! Maybe that's why it died?

Now, if only we can convince Sam not to ever visit Halfrauds again....

[Bailes1992]

It's my fathers 3 series.
It takes the same amount of time regardless of the slope

[Captain Jack]

Is there a physical dipstick on these things or is the engine now a non-serviceable "self-contained" unit?

[Sonia406]

That screenshot doesn't look like a Ford..... And certainly not a Mondeo.

Anyway, I find the oil level indicator on my 406 quite handy. It appears every time I start the car and it's instant. Quite handy for a quick oil level check without getting your hands dirty under the bonnet. Even my 2004 all singing, all dancing Honda Accord didn't have that! Maybe that's why it died?

Now, if only we can convince Sam not to ever visit Halfrauds again....

It ain't a pug, therefore expect problems
Only ever had Peugeot.................... so you're on your own with your BMW's or what ever
This girls only interested in the lions baby

[Captain Jack]

Sonia - obsession isn't a word to describe you!

[Sonia406]

Sonia - obsession isn't a word to describe you!

Hey, now there's no need for that
I think dedicated and obsessed describes it well actually
And anyway, I joined a 406 forum to see loads of sexy little lions
My eyes are just for the lions

[Bailes1992]

There isn't a dipstick on the BMW! You have to rely completely on the iDrive system.

[Sonia406]

There isn't a dipstick on the BMW! You have to rely completely on the iDrive system.

These cars are becoming machines and computers.. and it takes the fun away

[highlander]

There isn't a dipstick on the BMW!

Behind the wheel?