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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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Default Another stupid engine question from me !

How long does the engine have to be left off after running to accurately check your oil level ??
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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a minute or two is plenty for most of the oil to find its way to the sump, its not an exact science anyway, varies so much with incline etc, but the oil expands when hot etc.
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