Accurate engine oil level help
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Accurate engine oil level help
Trying to check the engine oil level on a cooled down car but the dipstick seems to have trailing oil on it and not easy to read. I cleaned the dipstick and tried several tried, but its not crystal clear what the level is.
Any tips to get an accurate reading?
Any tips to get an accurate reading?
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I have found that the morning after it's sat all night is the best for me. It's sad when the dipstick in my C4 is light years ahead of this one. 
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I did the 180 degrees things and its much clearer now... safe zone!
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I've never been able to get an accurate read from my dipstick no matter what way or when I've checked. Its frustrating at best. As a result I'm sure I have more oil in the crankcase than is necessary or recommended but what's a guy to do?
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I've tried sanding but didn't do much, maybe I need to sand it more? I'll try anything. But I think the problem is that the dipstick gets wiped by either the tube or the engine block when its removed and not much is going to keep from disturbing the visual oil line if its rubbing the tube or block.
