It is a standard test done for the older Indicas in the resale market. If oil is sprayed out when the engine is running after taking out the dipstick, for diesel Indicas (at least), it means that the piston rings have gone weak. It is a 40k+ job at an authorized service centre (TASS). Can be done for 25k odd at a smaller workshop.
I used to do a weekly dip-stick routine check and carry a 4.5 litre oil can in the boot regularly before I sold off my Indica :-)
The other standard test for resale cars is running it 3-4 times in circles clockwise and then anticlockwise.
Regards,
Pradeep
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Originally Posted by manikjeet  if the dip stick it pulled out while the engine is running and oil comes out\sprayed out then the engine requires some major work or it will seize up
its a simple test and it better to stay away from such car |