No oil showing on dipstick

1. Krushems Newbie Joined: Sep 2014 frome Posts: 12 Saxo Forte 1.1

   #1 11th January 2015, 19:58

   i did oil change yesterday as the oil light was on so i drained it out doubt been done in ages so i done everything correctly checked the dipstick and not showing any oil the light has gone off but i would like to know why its not showing anything im assuming its the right dipstick and not been replaced for a shorter one any ideas?
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 11th January 2015, 20:25

   A leak perhaps?
3. Krushems Newbie Joined: Sep 2014 frome Posts: 12 Saxo Forte 1.1

   #3 11th January 2015, 20:38

   i did think that so i put cardboard on garage floor see but nothing is leaking out and all seems tidy round engine not showing any leaks anywhere
4. L33h Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750

   #4 11th January 2015, 20:39

   How much did you put in?
5. Krushems Newbie Joined: Sep 2014 frome Posts: 12 Saxo Forte 1.1

   #5 12th January 2015, 01:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by L33h How much did you put in?

   3.5 i reckon i put seems to be what everyone recommend when i search on here before doing it!
6. sexysaxo_dan Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2012 Dorset Posts: 237 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4l

   #6 12th January 2015, 01:55

   any blue smoke coming from your exhaust? that indicates that your burning oil if there is... but its highly unlikely to burning that fast if it is
7. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #7 12th January 2015, 06:35

   Post a pic of the dip stick.
8. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #8 12th January 2015, 08:43

   The oil is going to be very clear now and difficult to see on the dipstick, bear that in mind.
   
   My advice would be to have a look again, if it's definitely dry just put some more in until it's at the right level. You might've under filled it. You can always drain it out if you over do it.
9. konark L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 yorkshire Posts: 69 2002 Desire 1.1 Posi Blue

   #9 13th January 2015, 22:32

   You'll not get every drop of oil out and I find even with a new oil filter I hardly put much more than 3 litres in, so where your oil has gone is a mystery .Other than a longer dipstick , is your car parked on a hill?
10. jockyb Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Derby Posts: 150 Wicked Red Citroen Saxo 1.6 VTR 2003

    #10 18th January 2015, 00:50

    You need a longer dipstick.
11. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #11 18th January 2015, 12:01

    How long did you drive with the oil light on?
    
    If it was any more than 20 seconds, your car is going to go ping a few miles down the line so get rid of it asap.
    
    It's an oil PRESSURE light, not a level light.
12. sommek Newbie Joined: Jan 2015 Volos Greece Posts: 4 saxo 2000 1.1

    #12 27th January 2015, 07:14

    Check the cooling system for oil.You might have a head gasket problem and the engine is leaking oil to the water cooling system!