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Old 04-05-2008, 06:08 PM
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Hey,

It looks like a total newbie question but you have to admit that it changes from one car to another and people always have different opinions...

Should I check oil when the engine is warm or cold?

It basically shows low when cold and full when hot.

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Old 04-05-2008, 06:47 PM
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I don't know how it would show low when cold and full when hot. When the engine is hot, the oil is distributed throughout the engine/heads so it should read lower. When it's cool and it all drips into the pan, it should read higher.
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:08 PM
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he is right about that! I check it when it's cold and hot but that's just me....lol...
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:15 PM
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Ok thanks, I will do it again tomorrow : right before I start it and after 30 minutes of driving.
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