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Originally Posted by kjc2050
He is merely suggesting that you make sure the car is on a level surface when you check the oil level.
If you check the oil gauge a few minutes after you turn off the engine, the reading will be lower (~2-3 bars) than if you wait 8 hours to check it.
Check it with the dipstick. Again, the reading will vary depending upon how long it's been since the engine was run. ...and make sure the car is level when you check it.  |
Yes, that is what I meant, that the car should be on level ground
I do believe that you are supposed to check the oil while it is not cold, after it has been running, but wait a bit for it to drain back into the sump. A few minutes at least
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