Subaru Motor: Dipstick Reading Inconsistent Oil Levels
- Thread starter Jasperino
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Normal. Maybe you didn't wait long enough after topping up.
Probably more drained after topping off if it sat overnight.
Wouldnt worry about it to much. Oil level on subaru's is hard to get exact.
but the amount between the dots is either a liter (33.8oz) or a quart (32oz)
so seeing that dipstick I would have added about 10-12oz.
I settled on checking after sitting at least a couple hours as the "correct" oil level.
if it varies 1/4" inch either way I dont care.
but the amount between the dots is either a liter (33.8oz) or a quart (32oz)
so seeing that dipstick I would have added about 10-12oz.
I settled on checking after sitting at least a couple hours as the "correct" oil level.
if it varies 1/4" inch either way I dont care.
Driven Subie's for years, and this has happened to me before as well. Not really sure why. I've just learned that if I get a low reading unexpectedly, to wait until another drive cycle is complete (as long as the level is safe) and check again after shutdown/draindown on a cold engine. 99% of the time the oil level seems to correct. I'm not sure where the hidden oil goes, and why it only happens randomly, but it is "normal."