Oil level in a K series with an Apollo tank

[Neil220]

I've searched previous topics and still don't know how to properly check my oil level.

I believe that because of the Apollo tank I need to have the engine running to warm the oil and then check the oil level with it running or very soon after turning it off.

What confuses me are the discussions regarding plastic and wire lipsticks and where on them the oil should come to?

My dipstick is wire with a yellow plastic handle and a yellow plastic  "marker" area on the end.

Could someone please clarify where the oil level should be for this set up?

[paul richards]

Should be hatching on the yellow bit that denotes max and min. It's very difficult to read. I find best to thoroughly clean the dipstick. If you have a bit of brake cleaner this can help. If it's still difficult to read then consider "rolling" dipstick on a piece of kitchen roll to see the level. 
I also find that first dip is the best to read as subsequent dipping drags oil up the dipstick tube giving false readings. 
hope this helps. 

[SM25T]

Engine hot and still running. Oil up to top of hatched area on dipstick.

[SM25T]

Lipsticks .... that's another matter entirely 

[oilyhands]

My advice would be to run the engine as normal, switch it off and dip the oil within 20 seconds, this is because the Apollo will drain back to the sump over time and distort the reading, dipping with the engine running is not always successful as there can be oil splash which can make the level difficult to discern on the dipstick. Ultimately a one way valve in the bleed hose that connects the Apollo to the cam cover will effectively prevent drain back, this also helps to eliminate the oil pressure build up delay when starting the engine. 

[Neil220]

Many thanks all