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Why when you check your oil when the car is not running you get no reading But when its running you do?
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∙ 11y ago
Your oil level is very low. It may show on the stick when it is running because it is getting splashed/sprayed there.
Your oil level is very low. It may show on the stick when it is running because it is getting splashed/sprayed there.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoYour oil level is very low. It may show on the stick when it is running because it is getting splashed/sprayed there.
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