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      01-09-2013, 09:06 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by aerobod View Post
If you are not measuring the oil level after following the proper procedure, then it can vary considerably (more than 0.5 litres) from the proper reading. Car should be fully warmed up (oil temp around 90°C / 195°F), then parked on level ground, idled for 15 seconds before shut-off, then wait for 1 minute before taking the measurement.
I guess you didn't read any of the thread - I followed the "procedure" to the letter and, with 5.5 liters of oil put into the motor after the change, the level is AT the low mark on the dipstick.

I checked the level with the motor cold and it is about 1/3 above the low mark. I will add a little and drive it. The car has never used any oil so it should be fine.

I was mainly curious if anyone had experienced this before.
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