18's. Most accurate method for checking the oil
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18's. Most accurate method for checking the oil
They list methods for checking it hot and cold. Oddly, I have found checking it hot it registers lower than checking it cold. Guessing that has to do with the oil cooler. Which method are you using?
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Oil Level Cold Check
Place vehicle on level ground resting on the jiffy stand.
NOTE
Oil level on a cold engine should never be above the midway point.
See Figure 1. Check engine oil level.
Remove filler plug/dipstick.
Wipe off the dipstick.
Insert the dipstick and tighten into the fill spout.
Remove filler plug/dipstick.
See Figure 2. Check oil level. The correct cold oil level is midway (2) between the ADD QT (1) and FULL HOT (3) marks on the dipstick.
If oil level is at or below the ADD QT mark, add only enough oil to bring the level to the ADD QT mark.
Start and idle engine on jiffy stand for two minutes. Turn off engine.
Check oil level. Add only enough to bring level midway between the ADD QT (1) and FULL HOT (3).
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The service manual seems to discuss the cold check in far more detail. I have gotten in the habit of letting it idle on the side stand for a minute when hot before shutting it down. If you just shut it off, and check it cold later it never seems to check the same twice.
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