Dipstick Question

jtrafidlo · 07-04-2007, 11:23 AM

Alright, I noticed when i check the oil dipstick that on the side that has the two letters for full (F) and low (or whatever the other letter is), it reads below the F, but on the other side of the dipstick it reads up to the circle cutout above the F. Why would that be, and where should the oil level be?

merrill.p · 07-04-2007, 11:28 AM

no idea, but bump for a fellow d-town suby

STIVendetta · 07-04-2007, 01:42 PM

Read your Manuel. Below full and above low. Just concentrate on the F & L

CenCali07STI · 07-04-2007, 02:42 PM

mine does the same thing I fugred well as long as one is above and one is below I will say the middle is where its at. Has to be something with the way the dipstick slides into the oil pan is all I can think of.

jtrafidlo · 07-04-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by merrill.p

no idea, but bump for a fellow d-town suby

nice! local for the summer, MA for schoool?

haroman311 · 07-04-2007, 06:49 PM

always measure the oil level by the lowest one, good rule of thumb is start ur car, then let it sit for 5 min and check again, the lowest mark on teh dipstick is the one you should be worried about.

***Datadatum*** · 07-04-2007, 08:33 PM

Here you go...

jtrafidlo · 07-05-2007, 03:05 AM

thanks

blk rex · 07-05-2007, 08:05 AM

It's the angle the dipstick slides into the oil. You can see this angle if you look at where the dipstick enters the side of the pan.

mxpop · 07-05-2007, 08:23 AM

Just dont overfill as that risks putting oil into the inlet which will coat your IC (wont cool well), poss damage some sensors(at your expense), and can cause det which will make you lose boost/power.

Even tho it makes you/me feel better to see the oil at the full mark, I like to run it closer to the 50%-75% zone. Less chance of windage/blow-by during aggressive driving and you still have 90% of the required oil in the motor.

Note, 1/2 mark on the dipstick doesnt mean you are half empty. It just means that you are about 1/2 qt below full. You will still have almost 4 1/2 qts in there.

merrill.p · 07-05-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jtrafidlo

nice! local for the summer, MA for schoool?

yes sir

merrill.p · 07-05-2007, 09:38 AM

What a minute, did I talk with you at the BP in chalfont right after you got back from your tune at agile??

blk rex · 07-05-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by merrill.p

yes sir

haha Im PA for school MA for home.

merrill.p · 07-05-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blk rex

haha Im PA for school MA for home.

haha fitchburg, nice. Where you going to school in PA?

blk rex · 07-05-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by merrill.p

haha fitchburg, nice. Where you going to school in PA?

I was at CCP in Philly..trying to get into TU.

07-04-2007, 11:23 AM	#1
jtrafidlo Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 401 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Dipstick Question Alright, I noticed when i check the oil dipstick that on the side that has the two letters for full (F) and low (or whatever the other letter is), it reads below the F, but on the other side of the dipstick it reads up to the circle cutout above the F. Why would that be, and where should the oil level be? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-04-2007, 11:28 AM	#2
merrill.p Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Location: Doylestown, PA/Boston, MA Posts: 40 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Dipstick Question no idea, but bump for a fellow d-town suby

07-04-2007, 01:42 PM	#3
STIVendetta Spec C Club Car: << 07-STi >> Fav Mod: A Good Wax Job Location: NC- Kingdom of AWD Posts: 1,358 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Dipstick Question Read your Manuel. Below full and above low. Just concentrate on the F & L

07-04-2007, 02:42 PM	#4
CenCali07STI The Next Petter Solberg Car: 07 STI SWP Fav Mod: Custom built TBE FTW!!! Location: Modesto, California Posts: 860 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Dipstick Question mine does the same thing I fugred well as long as one is above and one is below I will say the middle is where its at. Has to be something with the way the dipstick slides into the oil pan is all I can think of.

07-04-2007, 06:49 PM	#6
haroman311 Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Maddad DP and P&L Catback, stage 2!!! Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 641 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Dipstick Question always measure the oil level by the lowest one, good rule of thumb is start ur car, then let it sit for 5 min and check again, the lowest mark on teh dipstick is the one you should be worried about.

07-05-2007, 03:05 AM	#8
jtrafidlo Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 401 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Dipstick Question thanks

07-05-2007, 08:05 AM	#9
blk rex Spec C Club Car: 2002 WRX Stg2 Fav Mod: External Wastegate Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,125 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Dipstick Question It's the angle the dipstick slides into the oil. You can see this angle if you look at where the dipstick enters the side of the pan.

07-05-2007, 08:23 AM	#10
mxpop Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,301 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Dipstick Question Just dont overfill as that risks putting oil into the inlet which will coat your IC (wont cool well), poss damage some sensors(at your expense), and can cause det which will make you lose boost/power. Even tho it makes you/me feel better to see the oil at the full mark, I like to run it closer to the 50%-75% zone. Less chance of windage/blow-by during aggressive driving and you still have 90% of the required oil in the motor. Note, 1/2 mark on the dipstick doesnt mean you are half empty. It just means that you are about 1/2 qt below full. You will still have almost 4 1/2 qts in there.

07-05-2007, 09:38 AM	#12
merrill.p Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Location: Doylestown, PA/Boston, MA Posts: 40 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Dipstick Question What a minute, did I talk with you at the BP in chalfont right after you got back from your tune at agile??

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