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I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it
appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked with
the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before
checking the level? Thanks..


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Theodore Kaplan wrote:
> I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it
> appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked with
> the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before
> checking the level? Thanks..
>
>
what does it say in the owner's manual?

On Apr 26, 9:56 pm, Theodore Kaplan <busmast...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it
> appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked with
> the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before
> checking the level? Thanks..
>
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GENERALLY, you should check the oil with the engine off and cold.
That's the only way to get an accurate reading of what's in the
crankcase. Not sure why it would be different on a hybrid, but as Jim
said, RTFM! ;-)

Dan D
'07 Ody EX
Central NJ USA

Theodore Kaplan <busmaster2@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:C256D08C.A72B%busmaster2@hotmail.com:

> I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and
> it appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be
> checked with the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it
> be run before checking the level? Thanks..
>
>


Lose your Owner's Manual?

Warm car up completely by driving it. Shut engine off.

Between 60 and 90 seconds after shutting the engine off, check the fluid
level. Do not check before 60 seconds or after 90 seconds. No, I'm not
kidding.

If you need a top-up, do NOT use Dexron, only genuine Honda ATF-Z1. I am
not kidding here either.

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See, that's why I asked...I have the manual, I've read the manual, but even
so I have three opinions!! Thanks like I say I RTFM!!
"Theodore Kaplan" <busmaster2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it
> appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked
> with
> the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before
> checking the level? Thanks..
>
>
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Ted Kaplan wrote:
> See, that's why I asked...I have the manual, I've read the manual, but even
> so I have three opinions!! Thanks like I say I RTFM!!

so what does the manual say?


> "Theodore Kaplan" <busmaster2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:C256D08C.A72B%busmaster2@hotmail.com...
>> I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it
>> appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked
>> with
>> the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before
>> checking the level? Thanks..
>>
>>
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>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>
>

On Apr 30, 10:46 pm, "Ted Kaplan" <busmast...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> See, that's why I asked...I have the manual, I've read the manual, but even
> so I have three opinions!! Thanks like I say I RTFM!!"Theodore Kaplan" <busmast...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

Well, disregard mine, I did not see the word 'tranny' in the subject
line! Thought you were talking about engine oil. Tranbs fluid needs to
be checked warm, as Tegger noted.

Dan D
'07 Ody EX
Central NJ USA