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Checking Engine Oil Level - Hot or Cold Engine
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Checking Engine Oil Level - Hot or Cold Engine
This is probably the easy question for the day. I have a Carver 404 (twin Mercruiser 7.4L engines) and am curious if you check your oil level with the engine cold or warm/hot. When I google it, several recommendations are cold, but wanted to get some "real world" opinions.
Thanks
Rich
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Re: Checking Engine Oil Level - Hot or Cold Engine
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Re: Checking Engine Oil Level - Hot or Cold Engine
And I agree with Fred, check them before going out. Mike
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Re: Checking Engine Oil Level - Hot or Cold Engine
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Re: Checking Engine Oil Level - Hot or Cold Engine
When doing an oil change, it's best to run the engine to temp first. When you refill, it's typical to start and run the engine for a few seconds to fill the filter, then recheck level and top up as necessary. If you top up right away to the level mentioned above without allowing time for draining, you will over fill the engine. Pretty common mistake. If you're going to top up right away after engine shut down, allow for the drain-back.
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