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Discussion in '308/328' started by airdelroy, Apr 6, 2009.

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  1. airdelroy

    airdelroy Formula Junior

    May 10, 2007
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    Aaron Richardson
    #1 airdelroy, Apr 6, 2009
    Is it just me or does everyone else make a mess checking the oil on these cars. I usually drop a few drops on the cams and a few on the air cleaner box. Perhaps there is a trick or 2 that I dont know of?

    Aaron
     
  2. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Wade, Apr 6, 2009
    Rolls of paper towels!!! Use them like they're goin' outta style ;)
     
  3. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #3 miketuason, Apr 6, 2009
    I usually pull the stick half way then grab it from half way of the stick for better control, but first place a rag just next to the dipstick tube to catch the drip, and as soon as the dipstick is out, rest just the TIP of the stick on the rag and slowly take the rag and the stick away from the engine bay.
     
  4. gphpe

    gphpe Rookie

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    #4 gphpe, Apr 6, 2009
    I use an old bath towel placed over cams and airbox. And it works well.
     
  5. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 kerrari, Apr 6, 2009
    Not so much checking oil as topping up -always seem to get a few drops on the raw steel bits of the exhaust which of course then smokes like hell when you start up; very embarrasing for the first couple of minutes while it burns off.
     
  6. airdelroy

    airdelroy Formula Junior

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    #6 airdelroy, Apr 7, 2009
    That sounds like what I need. Guess Ill invest in one quality used towel.

    thanks!
    Aaron
     
  7. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 DGS, Apr 8, 2009
    I carry a funnel in the box with the spare oil.
     
  8. 2dinos

    2dinos F1 Rookie

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    #8 2dinos, Apr 8, 2009
    I've had good luck pulling the stick up between engine cover and back glass with a folded paper towel handy to control the tip when it exits the tube.
     
  9. Spitfire

    Spitfire Formula 3

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    #9 Spitfire, Apr 8, 2009
    Personally, I wish one or two drops of oil off the end of the dipstick were the only oil drops I have to contend with on my 32 year-old engine!!
     

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