[TomasJohansson]

Hey

I feel a bit stupid here, but how do you properly check the oil level with the dip stick? I unscrew the dip stick, wipe it off, and then what? Do I just put it back in the hole without screwing it down, or should it be completely tightened and then removed? The manual is not helping me at all.....

/tomas

[NMKawierider]

Your owners manual should tell you but on the 800s, you check it without screwing it back in.

[TomasJohansson]

Thanks for your reply. I have a Z6, and it is these words that are messing with me:

"5．Remove the dipstick from the left side.
Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
6．Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it.
The dipstick must be inserted completely to keep the angle and
depth of the stick consistent."

I guess "do not lock it" means, "do not screw it back in".

[NMKawierider]

Thanks for your reply. I have a Z6, and it is these words that are messing with me:

"5．Remove the dipstick from the left side.
Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
6．Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it.
The dipstick must be inserted completely to keep the angle and
depth of the stick consistent."

I guess "do not lock it" means, "do not screw it back in".

Gees...nothing like being vague. Sounds like they want it screwed in but not tight. I would just do that and set the level to the top mark.