Which tampons do you prefer?
Which ever kind my wife uses are the ones I prefer. When she is done using them, I like to make tea. Mmmm... yummy
technician here
you shouldnt have to wait more than the time it takes you to turn off the car and walk around to the hood (for oil, coolant is under pressure when hot)
obviously checking on sloped ground might throw off the reading a tiny bit but oil level doesnt have to be a precise thing. the "safe range" is usually a whole quart of variance
tbh just taking the time to check it puts you leagues ahead of most people (braindead city women especially). as long as its got oil and you change it regularly, the oil level would have to get lower than would show on the stick to start causing damage
>Does it make any difference how long the engine has been off? Should I always check it, say, 5 min after turning the engine off?
5 mins is fine .
>Does flatness matter? If I'm parked on an incline will that affect it? should I always check it on level ground?
Not critical, but important. The vehicle does not have to be exactly level. But pretty close.
Yes & yes. Pull the dipstick after 5mins. WIPE clean. Insert remove & check. Give it a sniff too. Flatter is better. Especially bigger engines that have a sump well in the oilpan
Check when flat and wait about 45 minutes after the engine has ceased.
you should check it cold
Does flatness matter?
yes, you should be somewhat level
Remember when Joe Biden checked Laura Reade's oil?
I'm sure glad that totally never happened. #belivesomewomen
Thanks for the replies everyone. Good to know I'm on the right track.
loosen your bra straps. checking oil is a strenuous man project.
Yes, always check on a flat surface and check when the oil is warm. That’s what I was taught some years ago, hasn’t let me down yet.
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