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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction
No, the oil should not be checked with the engine cold. It must be checked with the engine at full operating temperature and 10 minutes after it has been shut off to get an accurate reading.
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Hey Forced
I have an 86 Isuzu diesel pickup. Sometimes when it hasn't been run in a few days, it will show zero oil on the dipstick (indicating more than 2.5 quarts low out of 6). It does this maybe 1/3 of the time. Warm it up and check it 10 minutes after shutdown and it is right on the mark.
I have learned how to adapt to this phenomonon, but, any idea where the oil is hiding?