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Jul 2nd, 2010, 08:56 | #11 | |
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I have checked the oil using the electronica gauge 2 or 3 times and it haqs never varied from the delivery level - maybe I am the lucky one, but I havenot had this excess oil issue, but that may be down to the car doing longer journeys rather than 'school runs' |
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Jul 3rd, 2010, 13:47 | #12 | |
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Jul 3rd, 2010, 15:25 | #13 |
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So how do you manage to get the dipstick out dodgyblue?
According to some posts, it's very difficult.
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Jul 3rd, 2010, 23:33 | #14 |
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Yes, it is difficult to reach the dipstick but it is possible. I too trust my eyes looking at the oil level on the dipstick rather than relying entirely on the electronic readout.
I had one instance when the electronic display was showing that the oil was over-full and engine service was needed. Need to panic? I checked the dipstick and the oil was 1mm over the high mark. Having said that, I am now happy to check the electronic display from time to time and feel reassured when it shows normal full level.
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Jul 4th, 2010, 09:52 | #15 | |
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It takes a bit of a pull but you'll get the hang of it. |
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Aug 5th, 2010, 20:38 | #17 | |
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Both poor reasons I know but as the electronic dipstick hasn't changed in 11000 miles I figure I don't need to bother using the old tried and trusted method |
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Aug 6th, 2010, 00:12 | #18 | |
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Aug 6th, 2010, 08:05 | #19 |
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Clearly it is easier to access on a DrivE than on a D5 then - or your arms are longer and bend in more places than mine
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Aug 6th, 2010, 14:40 | #20 |
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At 5ft4in, I doubt if it is my height but then again being vertically challenged does have its benefits, one being a shorter distance between the bendy bits in the arms
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