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Originally Posted by WC-BRZ
The owner's manual says something like checking the oil level 10 minutes or so after shut down, so I've done that.
So, is this thing already eating oil?
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Oh, my, WC-BRZ, I'm ah feared you are waaaaaay over thinking this oil level situation.
Yes, the dipstick does stick itself into the oil in the crankcase at an angle, so, the reading on one side of the dipstick may be different from the reading on the other side of the dipstick.
The reading will usually be different if the reading is taken when the engine is warm (after shut down) as compared to when the engine is cold.
The objective is to keep the oil level between the two little holes in the dipstick. Having the level a bit up towards the top hole would be preferable, especially prior to a work out (track time).
OK, so what to do.
As eluded to above, I also suggest, you establish a "benchmark".
Place your car on a relatively level surface, to where you will most always check the oil, and pick a time (minutes after shutdown) to check the oil. Use the same technique (pull the dipstick, wipe off, reinsert, pull again OR just pull the dipstick) - every time.. Read the same side of the dipstick.
Now, you are in a position to take readings. -
As the truckers say, "just keep it between the ditches" - like, "just keep it between the holes".
(Does not apply when having sex)
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