It only takes a minute to sign up. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. There is a readout on the dash which indicates the oil level when you first turn on the ignition.
My sensor is going faulty though - and I like to check my oil level manually anyway. I cannot, for the life of me, find the dipstick on this car. I can see the filler cap, which does not have an integrated dipstick.
I have the same car and I really hate having to check the oil level. It bright yellow, but since it's so well hidden it's easily missed. Here's a photo for clarification:. Checking several sights it should be on the front side of the engine. Near the middle of the block and under the fuel rail cover. Even in day light you may need a flashlight to locate it. It is by all accounts a royal pain to get at. Several queries were in regard to broken dip sticks.
What this may mean is you can't find it because it has been broken off. Once the procedure is completed, put the rod back into the tank, close the tank properly and you are ready to start driving again. Here are the many things to watch with regard to the oil level, it is advisable to perform this manipulation approximately every km, and in particular before long journeys to avoid hassle.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and site in the browser for my next comment. Previous Where to find the oil dipstick on Peugeot Next Where to find the oil dipstick on Renault Grand Espace. About the Author. Similar items. The trunk of my Volkswagen Passat vibrates, what should I do? The trunk of my Suzuki Sx4 is vibrating, what should I do? My Toyota Yaris 2 is taking on water, what should I do? Elsewhere on.
Money Saving Offers, Deals and Discounts. Keyless theft: What is it and how do you stop it? Hiring rather than buying? Our guide will save you money. NEW: Child seat chooser - Don't buy a car seat until you've used this. DVLA confirms that some overs licence renewals cannot be done online. New Toyota Aygo X revealed. Top Best-selling cars in October Tue 18 Nov 1. Petrol, Expression model- This may sound stupid but is it common for these particular vehicles to have no oil dipstick?
It says in the vehicle guide to check the oil either rely on what the onboard dash reading says, or check using the dipstick. I dont trust these dash board lights etc so would like to double check using the dip stick. But where there should be the "ring pull" to lift out the stick there is just a plastic sphere that seems to be a whole plastic unit, stuck fast in to area where the dipstick should be.
I have messed about with it thinking it is a screw in or something but having no joy.
0コメント