Call me an idiot, a novice, call me what you will, but... I can't remember how to check engine oil levels correctly.
(1) move car to flat and level position, turn off ignition, leave car to rest and cool for x minutes/hours, check engine oil level using dipstick.
(2) move car to flat and level position, warm engine, turn off ignition, check engine oil level using dipstick.
I always used to do No 1, but I think I've read somewhere recently that the best way to take accurate measurement is with a warmed engine and then check level immediately! (May have been in the manual where I read this??!)
Embarrassing question to have to ask.... :icon_redface:
mike
(1) move car to flat and level position, turn off ignition, leave car to rest and cool for x minutes/hours, check engine oil level using dipstick.
(2) move car to flat and level position, warm engine, turn off ignition, check engine oil level using dipstick.
I always used to do No 1, but I think I've read somewhere recently that the best way to take accurate measurement is with a warmed engine and then check level immediately! (May have been in the manual where I read this??!)
Embarrassing question to have to ask.... :icon_redface:
mike