How long after driving to do oil level check?

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 420
    #1
    Just curious really but how long is advisable after driving (for a few miles say) would I be able to get an accurate oil level reading?

    Assuming I didn't wany to leave it overnight?
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #2
    Pretty sure it just needs to be warm. So run it for 5 or 10 mins then check it on a level surface.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Lancs Posts: 130
    #3
    As above just run the car for a few mins , make sure your level or you won't get an accurate reading , I check my oil every time I have to top up with screen wash , just as a precaution
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #4
    Just get it on a flat surface and take a reading.

    In theory you should only ever need to check the oil during every service if it was filled to near the top mark on the last surface.
  5. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 420
    #5
    Cheers guys been stationary for a couple hours now so should be ok to check..

    Ta
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi
    #6
    i check my oil, every other sunday.

    i go through alot of it.
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 oswestry Posts: 108 two tone vts
    #7
    needs to be stationary and warm. I.e leave it on a level surface for 5 mins after running then check. Allows the oil to collect in the sump. oil is less viscous when hot hence it needing to be warm.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 England Posts: 574 1998 saxo 1.1 sx 2001 saxo vtr
    #8
    i check it everytime i rag it or after long journeys.