reading dipstick

[notflyingscot]

Being something of an oil level checking obsessive have to admit I struggle to read the level in my Skoda Superb 118. Never found a stick which is so difficult to read with certainty. Combination of the bends in the measuring area and the oil not standing out very clearly against colour of the stick. (Plus I'm getting on and the eyesight not what it was&#128521
Wondered about painting bottom of stick white to improve contrast. What sort of "paint" would be safe to use after giving the stick a good clean?

[Guest001]

Far better idea would be to get a fine file and cut a nick on one edge at the right level. Wipe it off carefully after doing it.

To read correctly Pull dipstick wipe it, put it back, leave for 10secs Then pull it out and swivel it to catch the light on the oil.

I wouldnt put paint in the sump for any reason and if the oil is clean it wont help much anyway

[notflyingscot]

Might give that a try Hillbilly. Like you I was just a bit sceptical about having "painted bits" in the sump!

[notflyingscot]

Then again maybe its me that could use a "white stick"😉

[brad]

Agree with Hillbilly (that drives me insane ). You just have to twist the stick a bit & catch it in the light. Possibly drop your standards a bit eg: if it looks about right it probably is. Your allowed a few mm either way.