S2000 oil dipstick level

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12-19-2018, 11:15 PM

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I make sure that the engine is warm and then check the oil level five minutes or so after the engine has stopped running.

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12-20-2018, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nibreezy

Another question: when do you guys check your oil? In other words, do you check when it’s cold or after it’s been warmed up?

Both.

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12-20-2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Car Analogy

Per Billman suggestion, I burned the dipstick tip dark with a blowtorch. Makes it much easier to read when oil is clean.

IMO, an oil change that doesn't fill to top of X's is a fail. Yes, if your level drops and is anywhere in between H and L its still good, that doesn't mean its ok for it to be like that coming out of a shop.

Its like paying for a Starbucks and they only fill the cup partway...

Exactly. Especially on this car which most will use up that half a quart before its checked again. Fail! I always fill to the very top of the H mark and don't mind seeing it slightly above that because it will be back down to the H mark in no time after it burns through it.

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12-20-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nibreezy

Another question: when do you guys check your oil? In other words, do you check when it’s cold or after it’s been warmed up?

Cold or just warm after sitting for a while if you want the most accurate reading from the oil pan. When its hot- checking at the gas station during fuel ups) part of the oil hasn't drained into the pan yet and will show typically x to xx lower on dipstick then actual.

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