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Old 05-30-2002, 01:03 PM
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when's the best time to check your oil? cold or warmed up engine?
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Default warm and on a flat surface, shut off car, let sit for 5, then check it, but...
opening the hood can void your warranty.





























ps, all is correct except the warranty part.
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Default Hey hey hey, in the imortal words of the infamouse Rodney "I'm gonna git u sucku" King...
... shut up and gimme yo wallet!
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Default Best and easiest time is when you fill up with gas, after filling up.
After turning the car off, you need to wait a little bit for the majority of the oil to return to the pan for a good reading. Gas stations usually are pretty level and from the time you turn you car off to the time you are done filling up is usually enough time.
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hehe, isn't the S4 engine ALWAYS warm?
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Default First thing in the morning before starting. Why the hell would you need to do it warm?...
You won't get an accurate reading letting it cool for just 5 minutes. You don't want too much oil, nor to little...
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