Oil level on dipstick?

gts1000
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Oil level on dipstick? Jul 17, 2012 12:46:32 GMT -5

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Post by gts1000 on Jul 17, 2012 12:46:32 GMT -5

Hi all.

Just a quick question, as I don't have an owner's book. Should the oil level in the sump be checked with the dipstick screwed in, or resting on the opening, please?

In the words of the 50' rock'n'roll song; "My car has got two dipsticks, and one of them is me"

Biggles

mike500 3rd Gear Posts: 439	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 17, 2012 13:19:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mike500 on Jul 17, 2012 13:19:33 GMT -5 dipstick just resting not screwed in
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t140v 3rd Gear Posts: 422	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 17, 2012 13:23:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by t140v on Jul 17, 2012 13:23:40 GMT -5 Evening Brian, resting on the opening by the look of it, page 147 of the maintenance manual, its available in one of the sections and is downloadable. Regards Stuart.
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t140v 3rd Gear Posts: 422	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 17, 2012 13:26:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by t140v on Jul 17, 2012 13:26:58 GMT -5 Brian Follow the link below, then section 16 periodic maintenance. iwankel.com/manuals/public/RE5%20FSM.pdf Stuart.
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gts1000 1st Gear Posts: 58	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 17, 2012 15:02:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gts1000 on Jul 17, 2012 15:02:29 GMT -5 Thanks, guys. Biggles

ziggystardust 3rd Gear Rotor power. Posts: 383	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 17, 2012 16:43:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ziggystardust on Jul 17, 2012 16:43:58 GMT -5 There is an owner's manual on eBay now. Z www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120950968593
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gts1000 1st Gear Posts: 58	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 18, 2012 6:58:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gts1000 on Jul 18, 2012 6:58:11 GMT -5 Drat, already sold. Biggles

steveuk 2nd Gear Posts: 267	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 18, 2012 7:45:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steveuk on Jul 18, 2012 7:45:57 GMT -5 sorry i brought it!
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gts1000 1st Gear Posts: 58	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 18, 2012 11:05:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gts1000 on Jul 18, 2012 11:05:05 GMT -5 Never mind. Any chance of a photo-copy? Cheers, Biggles

Jess Rotary Expert Posts: 1,497	Oil level on dipstick? Jul 18, 2012 15:54:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jess on Jul 18, 2012 15:54:32 GMT -5 We have them in stock... Best,
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