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Diesel engine oil level.

EireRoadUser · 2006-03-06 22:04:23

I park on a hill and lately when i start the engine up first thing the oil level is down and the spanner lights up on the dash. But as soon as i warm it up and turn it off and on again it's ok. Is this the cold weather effecting the oil or should i top it up. 1.9 Diesel 7000KM 05 model I don't want to over fill it.

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06-03-2006 11:04pm

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EireRoadUser

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I park on a hill and lately when i start the engine up first thing the oil level is down and the spanner lights up on the dash.
But as soon as i warm it up and turn it off and on again it's ok.
Is this the cold weather effecting the oil or should i top it up.
1.9 Diesel 7000KM 05 model
I don't want to over fill it.

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#2 06-03-2006 11:10pm
CJhaughey

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You have to check the oil level when the car is parked on a flat level surface, the engine should also be warm and the car should sit for about 5 minutes in order to allow the oil to drain down to the sump.

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#3 07-03-2006 12:50am
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The spanner might just mean that the car needs a service, the oil level is probably a different light.

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