best way to check oil level
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best way to check oil level
Im confused , i was told to get engine to running temperature , turn engine off keep key on on position check gauge and dipstick , someone else says keep engine on the check gauge and dipstick , what is the proper way ?
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Ignore the gauge, check the oil level with engine at temp, car on the level, and then dip, wipe and re-dip to get an accurate reading.
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Warmed up, level ground, engine idling for ~30 seconds, check dipstick. (Can reference the oil level gauge just so you know how they read against each other.)
Same procedure since 911 #1 ~50 years ago. Seriously hoping no "mechanic" gave you the engine off tip.........
Same procedure since 911 #1 ~50 years ago. Seriously hoping no "mechanic" gave you the engine off tip.........
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#8
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Haven't pulled that asinine dipstick in over 3 years. If it registers anything on the gauge while hot at idle, its got enough oil in it. If it doesn't, add about a half quart.
The ridiculous obsession with minute fluid level corrections in a 12+qt system is such mental masturbation.
The ridiculous obsession with minute fluid level corrections in a 12+qt system is such mental masturbation.
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I always check the accuracy of the gauge after an oil change with the dipstick,just in case a total drain altered anything but in between oil changes I use the gauge that has in 7 years has proved to be 100% reliable and accurate
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My gauge is very accurate if you are fully warm with the valve open to the front cooler (fender warm) if it idles for 30-40 on a flat surface (checked against dipstick). It is in the manual. I would be careful not to over fill if you think your gauge is not accurate. Better to be a little low that high.
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+1 Agreed.
The relationship between the dipstick, the gauge and mileage since last oil/filter service has remained the same all these years. Hot engine, level ground and the gauge reads X. . . Dam there's 12 qts of Mobil 1 15w-50w in there.
OP - Hot engine, level ground, reading the dipstick is gospel. Better to not over fill ....
The relationship between the dipstick, the gauge and mileage since last oil/filter service has remained the same all these years. Hot engine, level ground and the gauge reads X. . . Dam there's 12 qts of Mobil 1 15w-50w in there.
OP - Hot engine, level ground, reading the dipstick is gospel. Better to not over fill ....