slammer7760@att.net Report post Posted June 4, 2010 My FW Excursion (07) is powered with a Cat C-7 350 HP engine. Problem is when checking the oil, the dipstick will only return to within about 6-8 inches of seating. It sometimes takes 5-10 minutes of turning and twisting to get it around whatever obstruction is interfering with its return to the cranckcase. This then makes the simple process of checking the oil level a sometimes 30 minute chore. Does anyone else have this same problem or any experience curing it or diagnosing the cause ? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 My FW Excursion (07) is powered with a Cat C-7 350 HP engine. Problem is when checking the oil, the dipstick will only return to within about 6-8 inches of seating. It sometimes takes 5-10 minutes of turning and twisting to get it around whatever obstruction is interfering with its return to the crankcase. This then makes the simple process of checking the oil level a sometimes 30 minute chore. Does anyone else have this same problem or any experience curing it or diagnosing the cause ?Thanks It is my understanding (we are in Bonaire right now, so I can't call Caterpillar) that the chassis maker, not Caterpillar fits the dip stick. You can call the Caterpillar RV Hotline with your engine serial number to confirm: 877 777-3126. And then if indeed the dipstick IS fit by the chassis maker, call them. Also, verify the dipstick's calibration: http://community.fmca.com/index.php?showtopic=388 Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
