KLS <xymergy@suds.com> wrote in
news:jgfmu452b245am4kritq3v4uq4a71b4nns@4ax.com:

> On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:56:36 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv>
> wrote:
>
>>Tip: Make sure the engine has been OFF for at LEAST an hour before
>>taking your reading each time!
>
> Wouldn't he be better off just checking the oil first thing in the
> morning before starting the car and driving it, for each reading?
> That's what I do to assure consistency and accuracy of my readings.



You are absolutely correct. And in addition to that, the car needs to be
parked in precisely the same place and orientation each time for maximum
accuracy. This is how I monitor my own oil consumption.

But whenever I say this, I get people telling me I'm too anal and it
doesn't make any difference anyhow, so I've dumbed my recommendation down
to having the engine sit "at least an hour".


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Tegger

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