120inna55
08-20-2012, 07:33 AM
I'm posting in the newb section, even though I've owned my 98 Trans Am since I bought it new in 98.
However, the question sounds newbie:
When I check the oil, the oil adheres at the little twist at the end of the stick, just below the "operating range". Then there's a tiny bit of oil that adheres all along the edge of the stick a good 4" on up the stick, obviously well above the operating range. Should I be going by the tiny bit that's adhering to the edge of the stick or should I go by the level that has full coverage of the stick?
I check it on a cold car after it's been sitting overnight. I'm very careful and slow when inserting the dipstick. I remove it, wipe it with a paper towel, then I reinsert it and check it.
The car "uses" a little bit of oil, but I certainly don't want to overfill it.
However, the question sounds newbie:
When I check the oil, the oil adheres at the little twist at the end of the stick, just below the "operating range". Then there's a tiny bit of oil that adheres all along the edge of the stick a good 4" on up the stick, obviously well above the operating range. Should I be going by the tiny bit that's adhering to the edge of the stick or should I go by the level that has full coverage of the stick?
I check it on a cold car after it's been sitting overnight. I'm very careful and slow when inserting the dipstick. I remove it, wipe it with a paper towel, then I reinsert it and check it.
The car "uses" a little bit of oil, but I certainly don't want to overfill it.