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Old 08-12-2010, 07:10 PM   #153
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Originally Posted by Prelude_2_NV View Post
Check it when it's hot, I usually check it when I get home after a drive or at a gas station so this way you get a true level.
No. You're suppose to check it when its cold. Best time to check your oil level is in the morning when the oil has all drained into the pan from the rest of the engine. Just pull the dipstick out and check, no need to wipe or anything since the oil has settled. Clean and easy.
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