Check engine oil - DUH

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01-21-2011, 04:06 PM

Godsygirl

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Check engine oil - DUH

How do I read the engine oil dipstick? All I see are "x's".

Help a simple housewife with a clueless husband. Woe is us.

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01-21-2011, 09:46 PM

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anywhere within the area marked with "x's" is "operational. its preferable that your oil level be about the middle of the X's

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01-21-2011, 10:05 PM

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That's what I needed.

Thank you so much! I'm going to go check now.
Have a great evening!

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01-21-2011, 11:30 PM

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It's best to check the oil when the motor has been off for about 3 minutes. Here is a link to the Volvo site where you can register your car with Volvo and look at your owners manual.
http://www.volvocars.com/us/top/comm...yourvolvo.aspx

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