D3 Dipstick location

Daleman · Jul 1st, 2010, 18:34

Hearing all the controversy of rising oil levels I wondered if I would be able to check the oil level manually on my D3 engine .

There does appear to be a dipstick with two pronged clamps to keep it firmly in its location.

Can anyone familiar with the D range confirm this is the correct dipstick upon looking at the photo of it please?

Daleman · Jul 1st, 2010, 21:39

This is a better photo of oil level dipstick on the D3 is this the same position as on 2010 2.4 & D5?

wimorrison · Jul 1st, 2010, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Daleman

This is a better photo of oil level dipstick on the D3 is this the same position as on 2010 2.4 & D5?

yep looks like the same one

- hadn't noticed the clips before though (have to admit I haven't really looked)

Daleman · Jul 1st, 2010, 22:02

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

yep looks like the same one

- hadn't noticed the clips before though (have to admit I haven't really looked)

wimorrison Do you ever check your oil level using this awkwardly located dip stick or do you rely on the electronic level indicator?

What do others do?

Clan · Jul 1st, 2010, 22:07

The dipstick is only for "service use" you should rely on the electronic readout Its highly sophistcated it works on the ultrasonic sonar principle AND it will warn you if the level is too high :-)

dodgyblue · Jul 2nd, 2010, 00:20

Yup its the same on my D5. And I wouldn't trust the electronic dipstick ..

r-designbob · Jul 2nd, 2010, 01:02

I'm not sure I could resist using the dipstick, the tried and trusted way for years.

Clan · Jul 2nd, 2010, 07:03

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Originally Posted by dodgyblue

Yup its the same on my D5. And I wouldn't trust the electronic dipstick ..

why wouldnt you trust it ? Have you tested it by comparing the readout with the actual level ? easy enough . Remember it can take 20 miles to stabalise after an oil change . It is not just a float it sends ultrasonic waves from the bottom to the top of the oil and works out how long the signal takes to be bounced back and averages it out .. quite sophisticated ..

Jack_of_all · Jul 2nd, 2010, 08:02

"just one ping capt'n"

i just have visions of being a u-boat captain, and sending a single ping to establish where the enemy are...like on the films.

great

Daleman · Jul 2nd, 2010, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Jack_of_all

"just one ping capt'n"

i just have visions of being a u-boat captain, and sending a single ping to establish where the enemy are...like on the films.

great

The enemy is the DPF!

Jul 1st, 2010, 22:07	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The dipstick is only for "service use" you should rely on the electronic readout Its highly sophistcated it works on the ultrasonic sonar principle AND it will warn you if the level is too high :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	I'm not sure I could resist using the dipstick, the tried and trusted way for years. __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery.. Last edited by r-designbob; Jul 2nd, 2010 at 01:05.

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dodgyblue Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2018 03:20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: melbourne	Yup its the same on my D5. And I wouldn't trust the electronic dipstick ..

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Jack_of_all Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2017 16:52 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: near Bath	"just one ping capt'n" i just have visions of being a u-boat captain, and sending a single ping to establish where the enemy are...like on the films. great

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