Oil question - sorry
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Oil question - sorry
Hate to do this but could not find info via search or manual
Do I check the oil when it's cold or hot?
I am assuming cold as then it would be fully drained into the pan
Thanks
Do I check the oil when it's cold or hot?
I am assuming cold as then it would be fully drained into the pan
Thanks
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I was always told to check it when it was warm. Let it set like while you do a fill-up and then check it. 
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Same as others, I check mine cold for the best results with this engine.
I still have the original twisted metal dipstick.
Ford says to wait at least 20 minutes after engine shutdown but probably doesn't mean too much when some techs don't follow that note.
I still have the original twisted metal dipstick.
Ford says to wait at least 20 minutes after engine shutdown but probably doesn't mean too much when some techs don't follow that note.
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I suspect the twisted metal dipstick is easy to read?
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I would say it could be better
I have clean oil so it was a little difficult to discern, darker oil would show up better
The dipstick reading area did not look like the picture in the manual - at least to me
I have clean oil so it was a little difficult to discern, darker oil would show up better
The dipstick reading area did not look like the picture in the manual - at least to me
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It is but having not held the new new cable style in my hand, I can't compare.
Cold, I can get two good readings (2nd, 3rd pulls) if needed.
It is difficult to get a level after a 30 min soak from running tho.
Cold, I can get two good readings (2nd, 3rd pulls) if needed.
It is difficult to get a level after a 30 min soak from running tho.
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Actually i went the other way as I am Semper Fi at ADV and BMWMOA - figured I'd switch it up but kept the avatar!
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and due to some ****-retentiveness I did compare the actual dipstick reading area to that in the manual and they do match
Dipstick reading close up
Picture in Manual
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