Oil level

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Originally Posted by rick130

Paul, I'm thinking that doing away with the dipstick is a way to reduce potential contamination of the oil.

Most people don't lift the bonnet anyway.
Ever.

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We bought a new Renault Captur for my wife a few years ago. I've made a point of keeping my fingers away while its under warranty. Its now done 13,000km and the bonnet has never been opened by me. Ive have not even had to refill the washer fluid . Its coming up for its 2nd annual service (at the Dealer) in a few weeks . I just found the bonnet release (duh its on the passenger side) , Wow it still looks brand new & yes it has a dipstick , & the oil is a nice honey brown an on the full mark. Best car ever owned so far, have never touched a thing on it - I assume 99% of owners are the same. Looking at it theres probably not a damn thing I could do on it anyway. I suppose I should check the tyres , even though thats covered by an indicator on the dash. Not bad for under 30K.

People appear to manage without dipsticks on their automatic transmissions! I think that the dipstick is a potential contamination source. Dirt gathers around the mouth of the tube and could find it’s way into the tube as we try and put the dipstick back.

How many people use the dipstick on a daily or weekly basis. Most are no different to the target market which does not like to get their hands dirty.

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Originally Posted by slug_burner

People appear to manage without dipsticks on their automatic transmissions! I think that the dipstick is a potential contamination source. Dirt gathers around the mouth of the tube and could find it’s way into the tube as we try and put the dipstick back.

How many people use the dipstick on a daily or weekly basis. Most are no different to the target market which does not like to get their hands dirty.

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I have taught all my kids and grandkids to check the oil and coolant on a regular basis and they do this.
Not having a dipstick is a stupid idea because how the hell are you supposed to tell if your oil is contaminated or has lost its viscosity by just having an oil level readout on the dash.

With the ridicules long service intervals now it is important to be able to keep an eye on your oil between services and Not having a dipstick makes this impossible.

They are probably getting rid of dipsticks as there is potential for fumes to escape from the engine into the environment through the tube instead of being burnt. If you look closely it will be an EC requirement I'm guessing.

Just another reason to stay away from these cars after the warranty runs out...good as they may be...it would drive me nuts not having a dip stick. ..not to mention the other issues arise 😐

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Originally Posted by Geedublya

They are probably getting rid of dipsticks as there is potential for fumes to escape from the engine into the environment through the tube instead of being burnt. If you look closely it will be an EC requirement I'm guessing.

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Dont think so, My EU5 Iveco has a dipstick , as do the newer EU6 Iveco . Mine has the oil level lights on the dash & loom plug but no oil level sensor on the Engine.

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Originally Posted by goingbush

Ive have not even had to refill the washer fluid.

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And no doubt they charge you for filling it up. LR certainly do.

Martin

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Originally Posted by letherm

And no doubt they charge you for filling it up. LR certainly do.

Martin

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Never checked the receipt itemisation, Services at the local BMW dealer , who is also the Renault agent are $270 . I would not bother getting my hands dirty for that, and it gives us an outing in Shepparton .

Really dipstick`s can increase the chance of contamination and can expel fumes :Rolling:
Really in over 100 years of the internal combustion engine how many people have become ill because of dip stick fumes[bighmmm] Same goes for contamination

Stop making lame excuses for LR incompetence in engineering :bangin:

I am only finding it irritating having to wait 20mins from hot to test it, but in all reality most people check oil in the mornings, or left for a while. I have no issue with my dash gauge in that respect. I change mine at 10,000km so no problem with long changes IMO. For MOST of us, the lack of a dipstick doesn't really pose a risk, it's just something to get used to.