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Old 09-26-2015, 05:00 AM
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This is a dumb question but im on the road right now and I dont have the manual. When checking the oil I understand the car needs to be warmed up and on a flat surface but does it need to be on or off.

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The car should be off. Actually, the oil level should be measured after the car has sat for awhile so that the oil has had a chance to sink to its lowest point.
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