Vehicle Maintenance
How should the engine oil level be checked with the dipstick?
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- 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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