weird oil gauge reading

[scotty16v]

I have a clio 16v, the oil guage (furthest on the left) reads completely different oil levels everytime I switch the ignition on, so it may show say 3/4 full, then switch off and back on again it will show 1/4 full!...anyone else get this on their cars?

 

[richy22]

I did have this happen to my valver but it only did it a few times, so couldnt figure out what itwas! i think over time u do lose bit of oil in a valver, best thing is to check oil level every now and then???? or get new gauge?? im not an expert !!

 

[Rajk]

dont rely on the oil gauge always use the dipstick, years ago my mate had a 19 16v, the oil level on the guage showed normal but there was no oil in the engine, he thrashed it and F*cked it!

 

[16V_Matt]

yea its a fair guide but dont be lazy check in the engine bay

 

[Adams_16v]

its because when ur engibe is hotter the oil reading is not accurate....only believe it first thing...

 

[BenR]

guys.............when you turn the engine on, then off again..........half the oil is in teh head/galleys and dribbling back down.

when its hot..........got nothign to do with it.

 

[ChavyBoy]

But Ben he isnt saying he is starting the engine is he ?

 

[BenR]

no, but put his and adams post together and ........tada! hehehehehe

 

[ChavyBoy]

Ah you are presuming are you

 

[BenR]

no, i have already sumed.........lol

 

[scotty16v]

ahh fair play, that is very helpful as when I was checking it out I had just run the car....and when it behaved itself it was cold....

your right though I will use my dipstick !

thanks for all the replies

 

[rwaterman]

Maybe your on a slight hill sometimes????????

 

[BenR]

yea, happens to me......

 

[2low_clio16v]

yeah mine r f**ked 2. It changes all the time.can some tell me what the 3 are from left to right. 2 on the left look the same

 

[BenR]

oil level, oil temp, oil pressure........it says on teh dial!!!!!!!!!