electronic dipstick?

J08M3 · 05-23-2008, 09:31 AM

How long should it take before you get a reading on the electronic dipstick?

Epacy · 05-23-2008, 09:50 AM

Five for S.

AwesomeM3 · 05-23-2008, 10:02 AM

Ep, I see 5

fit across, but only 4

SS32 · 05-23-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

How long should it take before you get a reading on the electronic dipstick?

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the engine has to warm up a little before it will get a reading, and when it does it only takes a minute or two.

edlms · 05-23-2008, 10:36 AM

takes about 10 to 15 mins from cold start.

cheers

southlight · 05-23-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Five for S.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by AwesomeM3

Ep, I see 5

fit across, but only 4

K3NR3D managed 5

in a row.

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

How long should it take before you get a reading on the electronic dipstick?

Like cowmoo said, it only reads when the engine oil has warmed up.

Best regards, south

J08M3 · 05-23-2008, 02:36 PM

apparently after an oil change it can take up to 30 minutes to get the first reading.

southlight · 05-23-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

apparently after an oil change it can take up to 30 minutes to get the first reading.

You didn't mention the oil change before. Yes, the reading is kinda slow then.

Best regards, south

J08M3 · 05-23-2008, 04:43 PM

yea I didn't know oil change made a difference until I RTFM

southlight · 05-23-2008, 04:53 PM

Best regards, south

schnell325 · 05-23-2008, 06:42 PM

Nice thread!!

drvai · 05-24-2008, 12:12 AM

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Five for S.

lucid · 06-09-2008, 09:37 AM

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Why are you showing your ass to Epacy?

Epacy · 06-09-2008, 09:40 AM

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Why are you showing your ass to Epacy?

Must be a fetish he has.

lucid · 06-09-2008, 09:41 AM

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Must be a fetish he has.

Yikes!

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