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Author:  Fiji [ Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:44 pm ]
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so, when you check how much oil you got in your engine ..... do you do it when is stone cold, normal operating temperature and sit for a small period or straight after a run at normal operating temperature. just curious really as to what you guys do and is the general rule of thumb out there.

cheers.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:52 pm ]
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Should be on the full mark when cold.
If you don't have a centre oil pickup, and you drive hard round RH bends/roundabouts, add another 500mL above full. It won't hurt anything but will protect the bearings (oil tends to run away from the pump pickup on RH bends).
Author:  mini_mad_matt [ Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:55 pm ]
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Check it when the car is on level ground and if the engine has just been running give it a moment for the oil to drain down to the gearbox.
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:56 pm ]
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The 74 (or so) owners manual says:

"Correct readings cannot be assumed imeadiately after stopping the vehicle, such as when purchasing petrol at a service station. In these circumsatnces oil will still be suspended in the upper regions of the hot engine. Dipstick readings must be taken on level ground."

I do mine hot or cold, however when done hot, I let it stand for at least 10 minutes.
Author:  Fiji [ Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:22 pm ]
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by full dr . mini, you mean the max line, right? might just stick to max line if so. have no idea about weather center oil pickup (anyway to check?). i just aim for the middle and never get below that min line.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:25 pm ]
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Yeah by `full mark' I meant the max line. :wink:
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