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Old 04-17-2009, 01:12 AM
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Normal, IMHO

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Originally Posted by nyko46 View Post
I check my oil level with cold engine and it is a little bid below the maximum but as soon I start my engine the oil level will show much higher than engine not running. As far I know oil level should show lower with engine running than with engine not running. I still trying to find out why it is happening. I will appreciated all comments from every one on this forum. Thanks for your help.
Never heard of checking the oil dipstick with the engine running. I'd expect the turbulence in the oil pan would coat most of the lower end of the dipstick.
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