Engine oil level
cdmnsx
04-03-2005, 05:43 PM
I have a 97 GS, the engine oil reads full with the engine off, but with the engine running it consitently reads 3 inches above full. I have never had this problem before with this car or any other car. Could this be an indication of a problem?
tman
04-03-2005, 05:49 PM
As long as its full off, youre good.
It reads high when running because the oil is sloshing around in there lubricating stuff, giving the illusion of a higher level.
The only thing you need to check while running is the trans fluid, and some cars now have it set up to be read while the motors off.
It reads high when running because the oil is sloshing around in there lubricating stuff, giving the illusion of a higher level.
The only thing you need to check while running is the trans fluid, and some cars now have it set up to be read while the motors off.
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