shrapnel Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 When checking the oil on my 06' Imprezza, the level in the back of the dipstick (just the two dots) is about 7-8mm higher than the front ( where the L and F are). What level should I go by? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I go by whatever side is the lowest.. after 5 pulls of the stick if i still have a consistence reading then I add a little bit more oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 And when you stab the engine with the dip stick, let it set for a few seconds rather than pulling it right out. I believe it makes for a more accurate read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 yep and make sure it's on level ground but I'm sure you knew that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapnel Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks. I do both of those things, but the dipstick might be in the pool of oil in the pan at an angle, which seems to be the reason for the offset in the oil level. Very odd. I have checked oil on a lot of vehicles and have never seen this effect. I even owned a 1983 GL wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 i would think the dots on the back represent the other side as its at an angle into the oil, and correlates with the front, which will be offset on the other side. The dipstick should fit better one way than the other, older soobs had an arrow pointing out, i would think dipstick orientation would matter for accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 One side is picking up oil clinging to the dipstick tube/channel. The low side will be the actual level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapnel Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Seems to make the most logical sense. Going with the low reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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