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Old 10-02-2007, 08:59 PM
Matt L Matt L is offline
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Originally Posted by MBeige View Post
But before you start the engine all the oil is in the pan. It would therefore read higher than it should be.

Oil level should be checked with the engine at operating temp on flat ground, and after shutting it off for a few minutes. It's in the owner's manual.
This is exactly what my manual says. It reads a bit high after sitting overnight, but the manual doesn't say to check it then.
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