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  1. 09-01-2002, 04:08 PM #1
    Mantis88LX
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    checking oil

    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,
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  2. 09-01-2002, 04:14 PM #2
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    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.
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    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...
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  4. 09-01-2002, 11:22 PM #4
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    Yeah I always do it when my car has been sittin a while, thats the safest.

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  5. 09-02-2002, 08:31 AM #5
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    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)
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