Confusing oil level S3

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DR0844

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #1

When cold and stood the oil level shown on the dipstick is quite low. But when the engines been run for a few minutes the oil level shown on the dipstick is very high.
This has me confused as to which level is correct and why it's doing it?
S3 2&1/4 petrol

 

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Pensioner Pete

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #2

Could be a false reading when oil has settled and is cold. Might be something on the dipstick stopping the oil from sticking to the metal..

 

dominicbeesley

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• Apr 30, 2016

• #3

That's the oil splashing round in the engine. Always take dip stick out, wipe. Reinsert, inspect

 

Blackburn

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• Apr 30, 2016

• #4

Check the oil for the smell of Petrol , might be the diaphragm gone in you fuel pump allowing petrol into sump which will then evaporate off the oil whilst standing.

 

chris7

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Spalding, Lincolnshire

• Apr 30, 2016

• #5

Im assuming once Engine is hot....
You let it stand for 5 mins....
Wipe dipstick then check?
If not thats why reading is high...
The correct level shown will be when cold....
If that is the case....

 

samc88

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Anglesey, North Wales

• May 1, 2016

• #6

It'll always read high when pulling straight out of the engine as the oil has splashed round. As above, take out and wipe before re-inserting to take a measurement

. Also remember, if parked nose down on a hill, level will be high, if nose up then it will be low so check on the flat if possible for the most accurate reading