Checking Engine Oil?
03 May 2008, 09:17 AM
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Checking Engine Oil?
Do you check the engine oil when its warm or cold? I really should know this!
03 May 2008, 09:20 AM
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When it's cold and had chance to drain back into the sump.
03 May 2008, 09:20 AM
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Cold.
As it has all settled at the bottom and you get a true reading.
Upper dot is Full.
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03 May 2008, 09:38 AM
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cold if you want a true reading
03 May 2008, 10:46 AM
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So what you guys are all saying is that it should be cold.
03 May 2008, 11:15 AM
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not only cold but on a level surface if pos to get a accurate reading
03 May 2008, 11:06 PM
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Cheers guys.
04 May 2008, 11:16 AM
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I agree - cold. Although that is a bit difficult to reconcile with the advice in the manual, that the oil be checked 'every time you fill up with petrol'. When on earth is your engine going to be cold in those circumstances? I've always wondered about that.
04 May 2008, 11:38 AM
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i would say warm . run it for 10 mins then leave it for 10 for the oil to settle into the sump
04 May 2008, 12:33 PM
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best to have 5litres at home and check/add before starting up inthe morning
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