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Old 08-30-2018, 03:15 AM   #17
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It’s simple. It’s a flat engine. It takes a full day for all the oil to make its way down to the sump. Let her sit overnight and check the dipstick. As long as oil is on the dipstick and she is not over full, you are fine. These engines tolerate lower oil levels better than over full oil levels. Too much oil can damage the AOS and cause other bad things to happen. As long as the tip of the dipstick is wet, you have enough oil to prevent engine damage. The shape of the pan creates a lot of leeway for level. On the digital gauge, as long as you have one notch clear at the top, and at least one notch of oil on the bottom, you are fine. The biggest mistake people make is checking the oil before all of it has drained back down and then over filling the sump.
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