Does it make any difference....or will the reading on the dipstick be the same?
2007-07-14 00:04:10 · 9 answers · asked by andyaterie 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You not going to see a lot of difference. Sure, some oil will be up in the engine coating parts if it has just been run, but the amount is so small, you would hardly see the difference. Do it cold before you head out in the morning, or check it when you fill your tank, after it has been shut off for a few minutes most of the oil will have settled back into the oil pan to give you an accurate reading.
Now for changing your oil, I would suggest doing that with the engine warm, as any sedments from the bottom of the pan will be suspended in the oil and thus be flushed out.
2007-07-14 00:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Actually you can check it anytime you want when the engine is stopped. There is an old myth about it has to be cold because the oil in circulation needs to drain into the crankcase for an accurate reading. Modern engine design is such that this does not happen to any major degree anymore. There is little oil in circulation. Probably less than a couple of ounces. Oil filters are now mounted where they retain the oil in them when the engine shuts down. Oil viscosity has been perfected to where temperature has no effect on volume. So the most accurate reading is obtained with the engine stopped for over 10 minutes. Then any residual oil has been returned to the crankcase.
2016-03-19 06:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When To Check Oil
2016-10-03 08:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by mataya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the oil when the engine has been off for a while, to allow the oil to drain back to the pan.
Automatic transmission fluid should be checked when engine is running and warmed up!
2007-07-14 03:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wait till it cools completely go all the oil has time to settle, u wont get a accurate read when its hot since when u were driving it it was going all thru the motor
2007-07-14 00:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by iloveroybee 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The reading will be the same.... in the cold the oil will be thicker and flow slower.... very slow.... it took me like 15 minute to fill my engine with 5 quarts when it was 20 degrees out....
2007-07-14 01:17:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The best time is cold.Before you start the car for Eng.oil,and warm in neutral for your transmission oil.
2007-07-14 00:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i do it when cold...after its been running.a lot is spread out in the engine. i think it doesnt matter as long as u do it the same way every time.
2007-07-14 00:10:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
HOT HOT HOT
2007-07-14 00:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by sledge 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋