I used to work as a mechanic. I know how to check oil.
Just had my oil changed yesterday. The dipstick read over by the distance between the dots, about 2".
I pulled out about a quart and am now over by 1/2". The shop swears the put in the right amount. The last oil change by them was over on the dipsitick by about 3/8".
The same shop claimed I was 5 quarts low last time. The oil was between the marks when I brought it to them. It burns no measurable oil, none, in 5000+ miles. There were no indications of being low on oil.
The curved dipstick tube is pretty sketchy to get a valid reading. The oil smears up the back of the dipstick for several inches. I am looking at the inside of the curve which reads much lower.
Possibilities that come to mind,
I am stupid.? No, my mother had me tested. : )
They do not know how to measure the right amount of oil. And/or, they used a crappy filter with a bad check valve, and/or they did not drain it completely.
The dipstick is calibrated wrong.
What is your opinion?
Just had my oil changed yesterday. The dipstick read over by the distance between the dots, about 2".
I pulled out about a quart and am now over by 1/2". The shop swears the put in the right amount. The last oil change by them was over on the dipsitick by about 3/8".
The same shop claimed I was 5 quarts low last time. The oil was between the marks when I brought it to them. It burns no measurable oil, none, in 5000+ miles. There were no indications of being low on oil.
The curved dipstick tube is pretty sketchy to get a valid reading. The oil smears up the back of the dipstick for several inches. I am looking at the inside of the curve which reads much lower.
Possibilities that come to mind,
I am stupid.? No, my mother had me tested. : )
They do not know how to measure the right amount of oil. And/or, they used a crappy filter with a bad check valve, and/or they did not drain it completely.
The dipstick is calibrated wrong.
What is your opinion?