sandybeach
Bronze Member
Branson 3510i.
The engine oil dip stick is not like the dip stick on most engines.
On most engines the dip stick is stamped with useful info such as "need oil," a range of "OK," and a "full" marker. On the Branson there is no information stamped on the dip stick. There are two notches, and you'd think that those indicate "need oil," a range of "OK," and "full." However, the distance between the notches seems huge.
But it gets stranger. The owner's manual (yes, I DO RTFM) says the engine oil capacity is 1.66 gallons (just a few drops less than 7 quarts). But when I drain and fill as per TFM, 7 quarts results in an oil level on the dipstick that is twice as far up the stick as is the second notch.
I'm baffled. I'm thinking of adding my own notches to the dip stick (on the opposing side, of course). But I'd like to know what's going on with the factory dip stick. How does the factory expect me to use it? Or am I missing something?
The engine oil dip stick is not like the dip stick on most engines.
On most engines the dip stick is stamped with useful info such as "need oil," a range of "OK," and a "full" marker. On the Branson there is no information stamped on the dip stick. There are two notches, and you'd think that those indicate "need oil," a range of "OK," and "full." However, the distance between the notches seems huge.
But it gets stranger. The owner's manual (yes, I DO RTFM) says the engine oil capacity is 1.66 gallons (just a few drops less than 7 quarts). But when I drain and fill as per TFM, 7 quarts results in an oil level on the dipstick that is twice as far up the stick as is the second notch.
I'm baffled. I'm thinking of adding my own notches to the dip stick (on the opposing side, of course). But I'd like to know what's going on with the factory dip stick. How does the factory expect me to use it? Or am I missing something?
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