Should i check engine oil when the engine cold or warm?

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Dec 4, 2001 | 05:20 AM

Blue teg

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Should i check engine oil when the engine cold or warm?

when the engine is cold, the oil level is different then when it is warm. so, which way to check can find out the exact amount of oil i have?

Dec 4, 2001 | 05:21 AM

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Re: Should i check engine oil when the engine cold or warm? (ampm_nyc)

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Dec 4, 2001 | 06:07 AM

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Re: Should i check engine oil when the engine cold or warm? (ampm_nyc)

Cold, so all the oil is sitting at the bottom and not spread around. You will get the most accurate reading.

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