Oil-probe or mastering rod-device intended for determining the level of oil in the crankcase. The oil probe is inserted into the pipe attached to the cylinder block; its lower end is loaded in the engine's oil crankcase. What's the need for a measurement rod?
What's the need for a measurement rod?
The oil probe is designed to measure the oil level in the crankcase of the engine, which is a reservoir of the lubrication system. Thanks to the marks made on it, the probe extracted from the engine makes it possible to visually assess the level of oil in the crankcase.
Measurement order
In order to carry out the measurements, it is necessary to make sure that the car is on a level without a visible slope. It is better to carry out measurements after a long parking lot, during which all the oil below the oil pump has had time to get down.
Intellistick produces an electronic device called Intelligent Dipstick, which is inserted in place of the usual probe and allows to monitor the level and condition of oil through the smartphone app
Perfect day of measurement, morning after night parking. If it is not possible to give the oil "to stay" for a long time, it is necessary to wait a few minutes before the start of measurements. In order to get the right idea of the level of oil in the crankcase, you should remove the oil pan from the engine, clean it clean with a clean patchwork, and then return it to the tube, ensuring that it is fully seated. Then we need to get the stille stille again and determine the position of the oil-film about the device labels.
The operation of the oil-pluer
It is not recommended to merge the oil above the level at risk. A small reel of a non-recoverable engine does not threaten, but potentially, in the case of an already existing leak of the sausage, the oil, which is flooded above, may leak out, contammating the cylinder block or the RGM belt. The belt of oil is particularly harmful, as the material from which it is made, with constant contact with oil, will be gradually destroyed. In the end, the case may end with a rupture of the belt, leading to the unfortunate consequences for the engine. For this reason, the control of the upper boundary of the oil level is almost as important as the control of the lower mark.
In the engines of most modern models of European premium brands, such as Audi, BMW or Porsche, the metal oil-oil is replaced by an electronic sensor
If the oil is at the bottom of the lower oil mark, the movement of the vehicle should be stopped. The reason is simple: the lack of oil leads to a drop in pressure in the lubricant system, which leads to overheating, increased wear and jamming of the details of the cryopositic mechanism and the elements of the GRM system.
Thus, the oil in the area of the top mark of the oil probe is optimally supported when operating the vehicle. It is recommended that the level of oil be controlled at least once a week before travelling on short trips and every day during long trips.
How to Determine the Status of Oil
In addition to measuring the level of oil in the crankcase it is necessary to pay attention to its qualitative characteristics, which are determined on a number of grounds. The oil is burned in part by the engine (especially in engines with high mileage) and is contaminated with various mechanical impurities (dust, wear products, tanning products).
After removal of the probe, it is strongly recommended that the engine be "put" at the end of the risk to avoid contamination of the engine compartment.
In addition, with oxygen, the oil is oxidizes and its composition will be resinous. The oil needs to be replaced, may be indicated by dark colour, low transparency, strong dislocation, or odour of oil from oil.
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The plastic part of the oil probe that acts as a cork is most often broken. The withdrawal threatens to penetrate the engine compartment through a tightly closed tube and break the design pressure in the crankcase. A new probe must be purchased to solve the problem.
