wkdtime Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 1.In the morning when the engine is cold? 2.5-10mins After engine shutdown? As both will give a different level with the same car. e.g if i check the oil after 10 mins of engine shutdown at normal operating temp the dip stick reads 1/2 way up, if i then leave the car over night in the same spot and check the oil the following morning the dip stick now reads close to max. which method gives an actual representation of how much oil there is in the sump? Its just a bit confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I've always checked the oil when the engine is cold. This means that any oil thats been distributed around the engine when running has mostly settled back into the sump giving the actual amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I was thinking the same question the other day. I check when cold and see less that when its been running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=80214 post 11 dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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