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Old 03 March 2009 | 09:42 PM
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How do you check the oil level on these.... its seems totally different to my old Clio.... do i check it when warm or cold...

Sorry im a dumbass so thought i would ask
Old 03 March 2009 | 09:45 PM
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i run mine up to temprature then let it sit for five mins then check any one want to add to this if its wrong
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Never do it when the engine is warm! The oil level is best done cold, preferably when its been left over night. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean, pop it back in and remove after a few seconds. The oil level will be seen as a constant line on the dipstick. The correct level is between the bottom hole and the top hole, the notch is used when the oil is hot and not an accurate way of checking. Keep the level just below the Max mark and never overfill. Just top up slowly and keep checking.
Old 03 March 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Make sure the car is level
Old 03 March 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Mint thanks very much people
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i stand corected that is what some one on here told me i said the same but was told other wise im sorry for my crappy info
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