I usually check in the morning after the Jeep has been sitting sitting overnight and let it run for a couple minutes. Started burning oil about 15k miles ago so I check more often. The dipstick reads about half a quart higher after getting the engine up to temp, just wondering when you guys check and if it matters.
TRAUMAhead
Checking oil dipstick: hot or cold?
I usually check the engine oil dip stick before the first start of the day. It's cold and completely drained back to the pan.
On trips, I check after the engine has been off for a few minutes.
Yes, there is a difference in the level between hot and cold. It doesn't really matter as long as the level is in the safe zone whenever you check it.
If you are doing a consumption check, you should check it under the same conditions each time.
On trips, I check after the engine has been off for a few minutes.
Yes, there is a difference in the level between hot and cold. It doesn't really matter as long as the level is in the safe zone whenever you check it.
If you are doing a consumption check, you should check it under the same conditions each time.
From the 2012 Owner's Manual:
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The engine oil level should be checked five minutes after a warmed up engine has been shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick. Adding 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the safe zone on these engines.
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The engine oil level should be checked five minutes after a warmed up engine has been shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick. Adding 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the safe zone on these engines.
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