[TR] Dipsticks

[Hoyt Duff]

When you do an oil change, fill with the correct amount of oil, run
the engine briefly and examine the dipstick. The oil level is correct,
the dipstick markings *may be incorrect.

If so, remark the dipstick to indicate the correct "full" level.

The next time you change the oil, repeat this process, but only refill
with one quart less. This new level would be the "Add a Quart" mark.
Finish by adding a quart.

As long as the dipstick fits the block well and does no cause oil to
leak, this is the process to correctly mark the appropriate levels of
oil on the dipstick. Works every time.

On 6/19/16, TeriAnn J. Wakeman <tjwakeman at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 6/18/16 5:07 PM, Andrew Uprichard wrote:
>>
>> I know there was a conversation recently about dipsticks, but I just
>> bought a TR3 for restoration and the dip stick is a good 2-3 inches
>> longer than the dipsticks from my other cars.  Plus, it has three
>> markings, not two.
>>
> Series Land Rovers have a dipstick with three markings.  The bottom one
> is the one quart low for street driving mark.  The middle one is the
> full mark if you are driving on the street or off pavement but not on
> steep inclines.  The top mark is the off road full mark and will keep
> the oil pump pickup submerged in excess of 45 degree angles.
>
> Sorry but I do not have one to measure the length.
>
> TeriAnn
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