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Mantis88LX
09-01-2002, 04:08 PM
do u check the oil when its hot or when its cold? i forgot, i added a additive into my oil this morning when it was cold and it was at the right level but whne its hot its a little over, i guess it wont hurt nothin,

Jareds 89 LX-i
09-01-2002, 04:14 PM
Check it when the engine is cold (or at least sat for a little while), and car on a level surface. That way everything has time to drip back down from the upper parts of the engine into the oilpan.

A20A1
09-01-2002, 10:24 PM
I always checked while hot... but not while engine is running... I guess it's because I want there to be the proper oil level during engine operation. just check it 3 times making sure you whipe the dip stick good...

Mike89Accordcom
09-01-2002, 11:22 PM
Yeah I always do it when my car has been sittin a while, thats the safest.

dosh8er
09-02-2002, 08:31 AM
it doesn't really matter. (if you want to be exact, I GUESS you would check it cold, however the manufacturer doesn't imply/specify cold or hot)