SecretWeapon

when is the best time and way to check oil?

stockae92

the car is warmed up

turn it off and let it cool down for 5 to 10 min

i usually do it when i am filling up at the gas station

9k AP-oNE

I like checking mine, dead cold! so all tha oil is at tha bottom of tha oilpan.

SecretWeapon

hmmm... two TOTALLY different opinions.

any more?

ralper

Often.

junction214

I believe that the "right" way to do it is when the engine is warm. For me, whether the engine is cold or warm, I just make sure that the oil level is near the top x's. The most important thing is what ralper mentioned - check it often!

RoBD305

Think the manual saya to check after it was parked overnight or for a period of time. Then start the car to get to 3 bars. Then turn off and check oil.

Barry in Wyoming

Every time you buy gasolone. Because the manual says to. Document it. Write it on the receipt. Save the receipt. Just in case you ever have an engine problem, this is good insurance when you discuss warranty coverage with Honda.

AusS2000

You should check your oil when it is warm (because it expands with heat) and after the car has been standing on level ground for a few minutes (so the oil has drained into the pan).

If you start cold and run the engine for 30 secs then stop it, jump out and check your oil it will read low. That is because the oil is still cold (contracted) and still all around the passages in the engine.

joe_s2k

Same here. I checked it daily during my break-in period, and now I do it every 3 days.