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On level ground with the engine off, following the manufacturer’s procedure.
Follow the manufacturer’s procedure, with the vehicle on level ground and the engine switched off. The manual may specify checking before starting or waiting for oil to drain back into the sump after warming the engine. There is no universal rule requiring the engine to be cold. Clean and reinsert the dipstick to read the level correctly, and do not exceed the maximum.
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Always with the engine running, without consulting the manual.
Immediately after switching it off, ignoring any waiting time specified by the manufacturer.
On level ground with the engine off, following the manufacturer’s procedure.
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