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Debate with wife about oil change.

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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by daflake
You can check it when it is hot as well. Just give it about 5 min for the oil to settled.

I think that was what you were trying to say, but I was a little confused.
yeah, the motor doesnt need to be stone cold....but you dont want to check it right after running the motor... the oil just needs time to get back into the pan....

ill usually let it sit for at least 10 mins or so......
 
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