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Old 03-26-2006, 07:29 PM   #8
Adam
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deliriousga
If this was done within a matter of minutes, it's time for a new mechanic. Any mechanic should know better than to start the engine and then check it immediately. If he had waited 20-30 minutes, he would have known it was fine or not very low at all.

Agreed. The mechanic was either a newbie or incompetent. After the engine is started a good deal of oil is not in the sump but on the internals of the engine. Certainly more than enough to influence the reading. Always, always, check the engine when it is cold if you want an accurate reading.
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