Threaded dipstick

[oldnslo]

B&S I believe would be screwed in.

 

[Gregster613]

Thanks for the replies...I will keep doing it the way I have been.

Which is???? My craftsman log splitter hydraulic tank has a threaded checker rod (Instruction manual does not give clarification) and I've always checked it by threading in first then reading. Haven't destroyed anything if 20 years; so whatever works for you.

 

[grsthegreat]

The briggs on my riding mower says to screw it-in to check level.

 

[big bubba]

as mentioned, won't make a big difference either way on a Kawi v twin. as long as you measure on level ground.. i go unscrewed & don't allow level to go above (or of course below) that.

i've read where small diesel engines are not as forgiving on oil overfilling b/c of injector pump, but cannot verify on that. good luck, just keep servicing w/quality oil & filters as you are doing & keep yer blades sharp for the season, good job

 

[RayIN]

In reality, the difference between screwed in and not isn't much anyway.

It is for my 16HP Honda ZTR engine, the crankcase capacity is 1.3G. That ½" of threads makes the difference between full and low.

 

[rontaki]

That is my question- don't have manual and checking oil. Is there a "Redneck" accepted way?

After a thorough oil drain, fill with the proper amount of oil and check the dipstick reading both ways. Hopefully the "proper" amount won't overfill it.