I HAVE COVERED 1200MILES FROM NEW AND I FIND THAT WHEN I CHECK THE OIL LEVEL ON THE DASH IT READS HALF FULL I THEN TAKE THE CAR OUT FOR A RUN APPROX 50 MILES THE CAR CAN STAND IN THE GARAGE FO R A FEW DAYS I THEN CHECK THE LEVEL AND IT WILL READ FULL I AM GETTING CONCERNED WHICH IS THE CORRECT LEVEL BECAUSE I HAVE NOTICED THIS SEVERAL TIMES I WONDER IF ANY ONE ELSE FINDS THIS A PROBLEM
OIL LEVEL INDICATOR ON BOXSTER S
- Thread starter AUSTIN
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Best and most accurate reading is when the engine is at optimal running temp; on a level surface and you have allowed all the oil to settle back (sometimes 5-10 minutes). Checking after filling up at a fuel pump is usually the most accurate and practical reading (and as you will read in your manual, it does an automatic check immediate after fueling anyway).
A good forecourt is usually well levelled and the engine temp would have been optimal before filling (unless your journey to the pump doesn't allowed enough time for the engine to be at an optimal temp). Always pick the longest queue to pay [
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A good forecourt is usually well levelled and the engine temp would have been optimal before filling (unless your journey to the pump doesn't allowed enough time for the engine to be at an optimal temp). Always pick the longest queue to pay [
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marlin
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ORIGINAL: THX911
Best and most accurate reading is when the engine is at optimal running temp; on a level surface and you have allowed all the oil to settle back (sometimes 5-10 minutes). Checking after filling up at a fuel pump is usually the most accurate and practical reading (and as you will read in your manual, it does an automatic check immediate after fueling anyway).
A good forecourt is usually well levelled and the engine temp would have been optimal before filling (unless your journey to the pump doesn't allowed enough time for the engine to be at an optimal temp). Always pick the longest queue to pay [
. Always pick the longest queue to pay, I always do that any way without trying[
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ORIGINAL: marlin
ORIGINAL: THX911
. Always pick the longest queue to pay, I always do that any way without trying[
Haha, other tips while waiting for the oil to settle: go round the car, kick all the tyres; switch on the mobile phone you switched off as it says at the fuel pump; check vanity mirror; does the sat nav need a new destination? Finally check the reaction of the driver waiting behind you... that should be plenty of time for an accurate reading. [
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JCB..
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ORIGINAL: THX911
Best and most accurate reading is when the engine is at optimal running temp; on a level surface and you have allowed all the oil to settle back (sometimes 5-10 minutes). Checking after filling up at a fuel pump is usually the most accurate and practical reading (and as you will read in your manual, it does an automatic check immediate after fueling anyway).
A good forecourt is usually well levelled and the engine temp would have been optimal before filling (unless your journey to the pump doesn't allowed enough time for the engine to be at an optimal temp). Always pick the longest queue to pay [
I'd be pretty cheesed off if some dipstick (pun intended) was sat in front of me waiting for his oil to settle.
I've never had an accurate reading at a petrol station.
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