james_60 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Hello Everyone, I have owned my Focus st tdci for a year next month, I have noticed that everytime i go to check the engine oil level it is impossible to get an accurate reading. I do the following 1. remove dipstick Wipe, Replace, 2. Remove dipstick try and see where the oil line is and fail because the oil goes over and above the max line. 3. i try a 2nd time and see the same result as 2. Is anyone else having this issue with the 1997cc Duratoq TDCI engine (Code DW10) fitted to most Fords since its introduction in 1999 Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Anyone ??? im not a noobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Never had an issue with the DW10 in Peugeots, owned several of them...Ford probably ruined it. The 2.0 petrol in the Fiesta is impossible to get a reading from lol, have to dip 2 or 3 times and take an average... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomson Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 If it's reading over each time, either your dip stick is too long or your oil level is too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 The ford garage said its the correct part number, even tried a different one, alas Jamie p.s i have not added oil in the time that i have owned it, (nov) and i have covered 8500 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 On 10/7/2016 at 8:03 PM, james_60 said: Hello Everyone, I have owned my Focus st tdci for a year next month, I have noticed that everytime i go to check the engine oil level it is impossible to get an accurate reading. I do the following 1. remove dipstick Wipe, Replace, 2.Rotate dipstick 90 degrees clockwise using handgrip and remove quickly.. 3.Repeat 2-3 times try that. and are you checking oil level when the engine is hot or cold ? it can make a difference...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 17 hours ago, TomsFocus said: have to dip 2 or 3 times and take an average... which is exactly the correct way to do it............. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djkoss86 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I have the same issue on a 2.0 tdci 150 hp 2015 which i think has the same type of dipstick. Really anoying.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I've had this problem in the past, not just with Fords. I find that removing the dipstick, wiping and waiting a minute or several before replacing/withdrawing it to gauge the level allows the oil in the tube to settle for a more accurate reading. The more you stick the dipstick in and take it out the more oil accumulates in the tube, banjaxing the reading FWIW I let the dipstick drip into the bonnet catch before wiping. Waste not... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 I will try Petes Suggestion tomorrow am :-) and report my findings :-) :-) Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 On Friday, October 07, 2016 at 8:03 PM, james_60 said: Hello Everyone, I have owned my Focus st tdci for a year next month, I have noticed that everytime i go to check the engine oil level it is impossible to get an accurate reading. I do the following 1. remove dipstick Wipe, Replace, 2. Remove dipstick try and see where the oil line is and fail because the oil goes over and above the max line. 3. i try a 2nd time and see the same result as 2. Is anyone else having this issue with the 1997cc Duratoq TDCI engine (Code DW10) fitted to most Fords since its introduction in 1999 Jamie Is it a sporty short throw dip stick fitted from factory? Like a short shift gear box but oil stick version 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldtail77 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 9 hours ago, Lenny said: Is it a sporty short throw dip stick fitted from factory? Like a short shift gear box but oil stick version 😉 Unlike Vauxhalls where the Dipstick is applied after purchase, accessible from the cabin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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