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Old 08-18-2015, 08:17 PM   #13
JayG
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Originally Posted by particlewave View Post
Just a note: it's not unusual to see low oil on a dipstick after the car has been driven. That's why you check it cold.

Also, Zanzibar Red is awesome.
Keep at it.
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you are supposed to check the oil warmed up.You do need to let it drain back in a few minutes and then check it.
In any case, hot vs cold should not equal really low. If you turn the car off and check it right away, it will be low. You have to wait for the oil to drain back down to the sump

RTFM!
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