Re: Dip stick- What side to read?

Posted by Andy Martin on December 28, 2005 at 05:06:39 from (64.219.39.195):

In Reply to: Re: Dip stick- What side to read? posted by Hugh MacKay on December 28, 2005 at 01:36:42:

Caterpillar tractors had dipsticks to check while the engine was running for many years. I have a war-time CAT-12 motor grader that way, and a D4-D. If you use lots of oil, and have to add at noon, it is real handy.

I didn't know IH did that on farm tractors (never had anything newer than a 450D), but if you think about it, the oil level with the engine running is more important than with it stopped. As long as there is sufficient oil in the pan to avoid the sump picking up air (entrained or otherwise) and to get rid of the heat then the engine probably has enough oil. I'm not an engine designer but I'd bet that the running level is what they design for.

Replies:

• Re: Dip stick- What side to read? Hugh MacKay 08:55:43 12/28/05 (1)
  • Re: Dip stick- What side to read? Andy Martin 10:28:31 12/28/05 (0)

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