Possibly dumb oil question
05-17-2007, 09:24 AM
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Possibly dumb oil question
Ok guys,
Whenever I want to check the oil in my car, I usually start it and let it run while checking the level of oil. Now today I decided to check it when the car was off and the oil was right at the full mark, however when I started the car and began to check again, it was down one notch.
So what do I go by and also what is correct way to check the oil ? Sorry if this already been discussed.
Whenever I want to check the oil in my car, I usually start it and let it run while checking the level of oil. Now today I decided to check it when the car was off and the oil was right at the full mark, however when I started the car and began to check again, it was down one notch.
So what do I go by and also what is correct way to check the oil ? Sorry if this already been discussed.
05-17-2007, 09:33 AM
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What do you think the oil does while the engine is running as opposed to when it is not? If you apply a little common sense you can answer your own question. If your still stumped the owners manual has the answer.
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05-17-2007, 09:41 AM
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^ That was the most polite response to a very common question I have seen. Kudos Expo for not giving him the finger or telling him to go take a hike!
Back on topic......Read the owners manual for how best to check the oil level, and/or do a quick search here on the forums. There are also stickies in the DIY section that will tell you everything there is to know about RX-8 oil.
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Back on topic......Read the owners manual for how best to check the oil level, and/or do a quick search here on the forums. There are also stickies in the DIY section that will tell you everything there is to know about RX-8 oil.
Cheers
05-17-2007, 10:07 AM
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Ok guys,
Whenever I want to check the oil in my car, I usually start it and let it run while checking the level of oil. Now today I decided to check it when the car was off and the oil was right at the full mark, however when I started the car and began to check again, it was down one notch.
So what do I go by and also what is correct way to check the oil ? Sorry if this already been discussed.
Whenever I want to check the oil in my car, I usually start it and let it run while checking the level of oil. Now today I decided to check it when the car was off and the oil was right at the full mark, however when I started the car and began to check again, it was down one notch.
So what do I go by and also what is correct way to check the oil ? Sorry if this already been discussed.
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05-17-2007, 11:27 AM
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hey sometimes even smart ppl need a book ...hehe. BTW I do check the oil with the engine off on my wife's car, but dunno what made me think that a Rotary engine would require the engine to be running..I guess I figured while I am checking oil I might as well get the car warmed up..
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