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Old 04-27-2011, 11:57 PM
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Checking oil level

How long do you have to let the car sit for the oil to drain down into the pan. I checked the oil level in the morning,the dip stick had oil all over it. Wiped it clean inserted it back in and took it out with the same result, did it a few times and couldn't figure out.

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Old 04-27-2011, 11:59 PM
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I'd say 10 to 15 minutes.
Old 04-28-2011, 12:08 AM
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i generally wait 30 to be sure
Old 04-28-2011, 01:58 AM
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Make sure you're not scraping against the metal when you pull up the dip stick because that can smear oil all over the place. I think that's what you're talking about right?
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^ probably what's going on. I also wait ~25-30 minutes during drains. just to be safe
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Better take it to the dealer, sounds like you might have an oil problem since it's not draining properly
Old 04-28-2011, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by hispeed-lowdrag
Better take it to the dealer, sounds like you might have an oil problem since it's not draining properly
Old 04-28-2011, 07:40 PM
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start it up let it run a min or 2 then turn it off let it sit 5 ins and check it
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Originally Posted by hispeed-lowdrag
Better take it to the dealer, sounds like you might have an oil problem since it's not draining properly
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Originally Posted by tharbemiko
Make sure you're not scraping against the metal when you pull up the dip stick because that can smear oil all over the place. I think that's what you're talking about right?
I think that is whats happening. I'll try again.

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Just open the oil cap when the car is running and see if you see oil running through the engine. If you do, then you have oil.

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I put in slight over 5qt oil after letting it drain when the car was on ramps. It looks like its overfilled, and I was checking the oil level on slight decline. I'm gonna drain the extra oil.

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Old 05-07-2011, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by awais
I put in slight over 5qt oil after letting it drain when the car was on ramps. It looks like its overfilled, and I was checking the oil level on slight decline. I'm gonna drain the extra oil.

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I'm sure you are fine.

After I change my oil, I start my engine for about 1 minute.

Kill it, and immediately check the oil level. I want my level to be reading full when the engine is in operation.

when the engine is cold my oil level reads above the top mark.

I have done this for my past 4 cars and have had no issues.
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