Oil Level Reading - SF

[ZeGeneral]

Hello All

A question I've meant to ask time and again - is the oil reading taken by just resting the dipstick on the opeing or is it taken when screwed down?

The bikes survived 5 years in my ownership now so I presume I'e been doing it right

[Allrover]

This feels like it might result in a split vote. My vote goes to 'screwed down'.

[Devon462]

Screwed down. But now you asked that I'm wondering about the alternative.

[ZeGeneral]

3 - 0 so far then. I don't know which would be worse, having the engine blow from over-pressure or grinding itself into a fine metallic dust

[Superjack44]

I check my oil level with the dipstick resting on top of the hole , I am fairly certain this is the correct method.

[RICKNC31]

I check my oil level with the dipstick resting on top of the hole , I am fairly certain this is the correct method.

it should always be checked with the dipstick just resting on the threads not screwed in so start the engine run a few mins stop wait a couple of mins then dip resting on threads only this is the corect way and i have had 89 motorcycles now with many being HONDA hope this helps all the best rick

[Allrover]

Oops, then I'd better recheck my oil tonight and top it up as I'm going to be a bit low (screw it in method man)

[GeeTee]

thats why it is called a "dip stick"
NOT a screw stick!!!

[cb400joe90]

Its 100% left resting and NOT screwed in