It may be stupid

[aircured]

Have mooved house and still trying to locate all my vdub manuals. :idea:

Checked the oil tonight (as oil light came on twice) and there wasn't a drop to be found. :shock:
So the question may be stupid but it could save my engine. :roll:

Do you check the oil level when the engine is hot or cold....

 

[Doris]

afaik, eng temp is irrelivant.I think its more a case of not checking the oil level immeadiatly after the engine has been running as the oil won't have time to run down to the sump, thereby giving you a false reading.
I suggest you leave it at least 10 mins with the bus on a level surface - always wipe the dipstick first ( as the stick will have oil splashed up it,once again=false reading) then take your oil level reading.
hth

 

[Araon]

generally check it warm after a short run leave it to stand on level ground to cool for 30 mins then check it.....

 

[aircured]

Thanx for the info.

Did all suggested.
short run
level ground
left 20 mins.
checked level... Ohhhhhh no looks like it's empty[ish].

Just when I was going to VikingVolks as well.
Will have to get onto it first thing in the morning. :roll: