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Old 09-20-2012, 01:00 PM   #5
san rensho
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If it is just up to full on the dipstick, you are fine. Remember, the manual says to check the oil after the car is fully warm, that means driving for 1/2 hour plus. Then, let the car sit for several minutes before checking the level.

You will get low levels if you start that car and shut it off before it is warm and then immediately check the oil level.

Similarly, if you let the car sit overnight after it was shut down while fully warmed up, when you check the oil in the morning it will show overfilled.
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