When to check oil level
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2015 S550V
When to check oil level
Hi Guys
I got a message while driving saying oil level low check at next fuelling, i checked oil 10 minutes after parking car and it was at minimum, i rechecked this morning while car was cold and it shows its full
When is the best time to check for a accurate reading, when engine is warm or cold
I got a message while driving saying oil level low check at next fuelling, i checked oil 10 minutes after parking car and it was at minimum, i rechecked this morning while car was cold and it shows its full
When is the best time to check for a accurate reading, when engine is warm or cold
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2014 s63 AMG.
On Porsche’s with dry sump you can’t check the oil till it’s 180 degrees , there is no dipstick , I think warm is better myself but lots of people say cold. So this should be a interesting topic. Sorry wouldn’t want to give you wrong info, just something to throw in to question.
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Hi Guys
I got a message while driving saying oil level low check at next fuelling, i checked oil 10 minutes after parking car and it was at minimum, i rechecked this morning while car was cold and it shows its full
When is the best time to check for a accurate reading, when engine is warm or cold
I got a message while driving saying oil level low check at next fuelling, i checked oil 10 minutes after parking car and it was at minimum, i rechecked this morning while car was cold and it shows its full
When is the best time to check for a accurate reading, when engine is warm or cold
For the S Class you get the car up to normal operating temperature and shut the car off. Wait 5 minutes and then check the oil level. This is direct from the manual. If all else fails read the owners manual.
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2015 S550V
Yeah very confusing, when cold the dipstick shows full, when hot after sitting for 5-10 minutes its at minimum
I guess ill have to top it off as the last oil change was done 15000 kms ago, are these engines known to eat oil
I guess ill have to top it off as the last oil change was done 15000 kms ago, are these engines known to eat oil
