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Old 12-12-2008, 10:59 AM   #258 (permalink)
CobraKing
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Originally Posted by intoflatlines View Post
You're supposed to measure the oil when the car is level, not on stands or ramps. You will not get an accurate reading if the car is tilted.
Agreed. However you can get an accurate reading if the car is resting on 4 jack stacks, (all at equal height on a level surface).
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