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"It's easy ya dipstick!!" How do you check the oil?

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Old 07-14-2003 | 07:21 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by RazorV3
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do you think checking the oil when the car is cold(like parked overnight and checking it in the morning)?
Old 07-14-2003 | 07:28 AM
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my two cents... better to underfill than overfill!
(personal experience after blowing a tractor engine with oil overfill)
so i let mine get down about half way on the dip stick and just add a small amount. i never try to reach the "full" mark.
Old 07-14-2003 | 07:51 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by turbo_pwr
[B]Well if you want to be anal, check it warm when you get home.
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