Thread: Prefer way of checking oil level.?
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Old 10-22-2009, 09:37 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JungleB View Post
It's easier to check when the engine is cold because the oil is thicker, which means it won't run off the dipstick making it easier to see. I'm not aware of oil expanding enough while hot to make a difference in the reading. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is a different story, check your manual on how to check that.
Generally with AT fluid, check it with the car running on a level surface after the engine has warmed up.

But, check the manual just to be sure.
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