gine39530d 18 Report post Posted February 11 (edited) when engine is cold i get very low oil level but when engine is warmed up oil level shoots up over the highest point... like if overflowing i can't catch the right amount of oil... where should be the oil level at when cold? Edited February 11 by gine39530d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USTBUTLER 390 Report post Posted February 11 Between half and the full mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gine39530d 18 Report post Posted February 11 but when engine is hot it shows much higher oil level.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperDave 454 Report post Posted February 11 Are you stopping the engine and giving it a minute to settle before retaking the measurement when hot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 2,050 Report post Posted February 11 Oil level is always measured when the engine is hot. With a Hot engine, wait 5 -10 mins for oil to settle then check level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
