Thread: motor oil level
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Old 04-26-2007, 07:23 AM   #10
z12358
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,

IMHO, they're not all that accurate, others disagree.

But, in any event there are so many conditions which must be met to insure accuracy - Engine OFF, Car on Level Ground (do you carry a Bubble Level with you?), sufficient time to allow Oil to drain, Oil at operating Temperature, etc. that if you're one of the lucky few who has a Dipstick ('97-'03), refer to it when determining when to add and only use the digi-gauge as a convenience...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Jim, wouldn't the dipstick be equally sensitive to these conditions?
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