Craven oil dip stick
#26
I would be willing to bet the tech didn't even look at the dip stick. They drain the oil, put plug back in (new washer hopefully), move overflow reservoir over and change filter, grab shop oil hose and it pumps out exactly 4.4qts and then they are done. Send the car to wash and call customer to come get their car.
But they're suppose to note oil level before changing,
(in case some warranty issue, they can say you were running with inadequate oil level, etc).
#30
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#31
I love mine - but I always check my oil about five minutes after shutting my engine off and the Craven's dipstick can be very hot. I keep a pair of leather work gloves just for checking the oil so I don't burn my hands. This may seem unnecessary until you check your oil with your Craven's dipstick barehanded.
You are checking your oil after shutting engine off EVERY TIME?
Why? Are you burning that much of it to have to add a quart after every other drive?
I maybe check my oil once per season change. That's probably too frequent.
The level barely budges between the oil changes every ~7K miles or once per year.
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#32
Really?
You are checking your oil after shutting engine off EVERY TIME?
Why? Are you burning that much of it to have to add a quart after every other drive?
I maybe check my oil once per season change. That's probably too frequent.
The level barely budges between the oil changes every ~7K miles or once per year.
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You are checking your oil after shutting engine off EVERY TIME?
Why? Are you burning that much of it to have to add a quart after every other drive?
I maybe check my oil once per season change. That's probably too frequent.
The level barely budges between the oil changes every ~7K miles or once per year.
a
#33
Really?
You are checking your oil after shutting engine off EVERY TIME?
Why? Are you burning that much of it to have to add a quart after every other drive?
I maybe check my oil once per season change. That's probably too frequent.
The level barely budges between the oil changes every ~7K miles or once per year.
a
You are checking your oil after shutting engine off EVERY TIME?
Why? Are you burning that much of it to have to add a quart after every other drive?
I maybe check my oil once per season change. That's probably too frequent.
The level barely budges between the oil changes every ~7K miles or once per year.
a
#34
Really?
You are checking your oil after shutting engine off EVERY TIME?
Why? Are you burning that much of it to have to add a quart after every other drive?
I maybe check my oil once per season change. That's probably too frequent.
The level barely budges between the oil changes every ~7K miles or once per year.
a
You are checking your oil after shutting engine off EVERY TIME?
Why? Are you burning that much of it to have to add a quart after every other drive?
I maybe check my oil once per season change. That's probably too frequent.
The level barely budges between the oil changes every ~7K miles or once per year.
a
Morris, 2011 MC, PW/B
#35
I have a Craven dipstick and find that, when pulling it out, it seems to catch on something shortly after I start to pull, and I have to twist or jiggle it slightly to move it past whatever's interfering. Does anyone else see this with theirs? I've been wondering, since I got it, if something is amiss with it. Most pics seem to show the end tip sticking straight out, but mine seems to have a very slight angle to it.
--Matt
--Matt
#36
I have a Craven dipstick and find that, when pulling it out, it seems to catch on something shortly after I start to pull, and I have to twist or jiggle it slightly to move it past whatever's interfering. Does anyone else see this with theirs? I've been wondering, since I got it, if something is amiss with it. Most pics seem to show the end tip sticking straight out, but mine seems to have a very slight angle to it.
--Matt
--Matt
#37
Mine doesn't catch on anything either. Try bending it slightly to get it straight? But it seems like it would be catching on the edge of the channel, not anything to do with the stick part.
As to checking oil levels, it always makes me wonder when someone comes on here and talks about having had their oil checked/changed thousands of miles ago, and suddenly finds (after a problem) that their oil level was not measureable. To go thousands of miles without looking at your oil level is taking a big gamble with these cars. Frankly, with ANY car. Check fluids every week or two, or when you fill your tank, or every five hundred miles, or whatever interval works for you, but do check them regularly. Don't be the one who has to admit that their oil went dry and they didn't know it, or who gets that awful feeling in the pit of their stomach when the have to have their car towed and the damage is due to low oil. It's such a simple step to prevent such major problems.
As to checking oil levels, it always makes me wonder when someone comes on here and talks about having had their oil checked/changed thousands of miles ago, and suddenly finds (after a problem) that their oil level was not measureable. To go thousands of miles without looking at your oil level is taking a big gamble with these cars. Frankly, with ANY car. Check fluids every week or two, or when you fill your tank, or every five hundred miles, or whatever interval works for you, but do check them regularly. Don't be the one who has to admit that their oil went dry and they didn't know it, or who gets that awful feeling in the pit of their stomach when the have to have their car towed and the damage is due to low oil. It's such a simple step to prevent such major problems.
#39
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#47
Using mine as well, for a brand new 2013 Mini with 100 miles. Full corresponds to top notch for craven confirmed. Falls in laughably easy. The handle does get very hot though, disappointing, as it seems like it would be an easy fix. I'll probably have to plastidip the handle over and over until it can be touchable. Though, I don't really check it when it's hot,
#48
Using mine as well, for a brand new 2013 Mini with 100 miles. Full corresponds to top notch for craven confirmed. Falls in laughably easy. The handle does get very hot though, disappointing, as it seems like it would be an easy fix. I'll probably have to plastidip the handle over and over until it can be touchable. Though, I don't really check it when it's hot,
#50
I didn't realize that the Cravenspeed was read cold. I've misplaced mine in the garage somewhere (I switched out for the original when I took the car in for service). Does anyone know what a full oil should read on the original dipstick when cold? I've been figuring about a 1/4" down. It's much easier for me to Remember to check my oil once a week in my flat garage before I leave than waiting for five minutes after I come home.