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park on a flat surface, let the car sit for tow min. remove the oil dip stick, whipe it off because oil was splashing around in the egnine while it was running and it gets all over the dip stick. but, whipe it off, put it back in all the way, then remove and look.
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Check oil level in 300CE mercedes. I get oil level readings on my dip stick saying I have sufficient engine oil. But then I drive and discover that I don't. Why is that- How do I get accurate reading?
What do you mean by "...then I drive and discover that I don't." How are you making that determination? If you've checked the oil level by the dipstick while the car is sitting level, then the reading is accurate. Are you looking at the oil pressure guage on the dash? If that's how you're reassessing your oil level, then you have one of two problems-- a faulty oil sending unit, or worn main bearings.
Do you check the oil stick when the car is on or off?
Check the oil level with the engine off after it has not been run for 30 minutes. You will then get a very accurate reading.
Why does the oil light come on when the rpm is high and go out when you restart the engine on a Dodge Avenger?
Check oil level install manual gauge to get accurate reading
Why cant you check your oil when engine is cold?
You can check it when the engine is cold and you should check the oil level in your engine when the engine has sat for at least 30 minutes. This way all the oil has drained back into the oil pan and you will get an accurate reading on the dipstick.
What does oil high mean in 2001 Mercedes ML320?
High oil warning means that the sump is overfilled. Don't drive until level is reduced because engine will be damaged. Also just to make sure that it is not a false reading, be sure you are on level ground before performing this check, otherwise you will not get an accurate reading. And another thing, check the old fashioned way using the dipstick, that will be the most accurate way of seeing if you have too much or too little oil, because sometimes the odometer oil check isn't correct
Should the engine be warm or cold when you check the oil level in an automotive engine?
Makes no difference if the engine is warm or cold. Just make sure the engine has not been run for at least 30 minutes before checking the oil level. This way you will get a very accurate reading. I normally check my oil level after the car has sat overnight.
Does a car have to be off when checkin the motor oil?
Yes, the engine must not be running and it should have been sitting on a level surface for at least 30 minutes before you check the oil level. Best to check it in the morning after the car has sat all night to get the most accurate reading, Warning: Do not overfill.
What happens if you fill up oil if the car is on?
CREATES A MESS, and gives you a false reading of oil level
Can you put motor oil in the engine when hot?
Yes, just make sure you are parked on a level surface and the engine is not running for 30 minutes to get an accurate reading on the dip stick, or you might overfill it which is a bad thing.
Do you check the oil with the car on or off?
if you want a proper and accurate reading you need to check the oil with the end off and cold. the best time to check is in the morning before you go anywhere that way it has sat overnight and cooled off and settled back into the pan. if it's hot (recently run) not all the oil will be in the pan which can cause you to get a low reading when really it's at an ok level :-)
Why is not good to check engine oil immediately after stopping?
The oil will be hot, which causes it to expand. This can give a false reading of your oil level.
Should the car be hot or cold to check the motor oil?
cool the oil heats up and expands u need it cool to get a accurate reading
