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Checking oil... - 4/5/2008 4:08:23 PM

_Remi

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Hey,

It looks like a total newbie question but you have to admit that it changes from one car to another and people always have different opinions...

Should I check oil when the engine is warm or cold?

It basically shows low when cold and full when hot.

Thanks!

< Message edited by _Remi -- 4/5/2008 4:09:59 PM >

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RE: Checking oil... - 4/5/2008 4:47:21 PM

JohnnyK

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I don't know how it would show low when cold and full when hot. When the engine is hot, the oil is distributed throughout the engine/heads so it should read lower. When it's cool and it all drips into the pan, it should read higher.

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RE: Checking oil... - 4/5/2008 7:08:20 PM

BULLITT GT 390

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he is right about that! I check it when it's cold and hot but that's just me....lol...

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RE: Checking oil... - 4/5/2008 7:15:04 PM

_Remi

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Ok thanks, I will do it again tomorrow : right before I start it and after 30 minutes of driving.

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