Vehicle Maintenance

How should the engine oil level be checked with the dipstick?

Question image: How should the engine oil level be checked with the dipstick?
  • A With the engine hot and running
  • With the engine cold and off, on a level surface
  • C Right after a long trip, on a slope
  • D Only at a garage with special equipment

Why this is the correct answer

The oil level is checked with the engine cold and switched off, on a level surface. The level must sit between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick.

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