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Topic subjectDo i check oil level when engine is cold or warmed up?
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42163, Do i check oil level when engine is cold or warmed up?
Posted by nappyjim, Jan-20-03 02:20 AM
Should I check my oil level when my engine is cold or after its warmed up?
42165, RE: Do i check oil level when engine is cold or warmed up?
Posted by juggalo, Jan-20-03 03:13 AM
check it cold so that the oil has drained to the oil pan so u can get a more accurate reading.
42166, RE: Do i check oil level when engine is cold or warmed up?
Posted by Breezio, Jan-20-03 03:43 AM
or if it's warmed up let it sit for about half an hour before checking.
42167, RE: Do i check oil level when engine is cold or warmed up?
Posted by RoboTechDSM, Jan-20-03 04:05 AM
Preferrably, check it like before going to work in the morning.