in most cars it doesn't matter. however, i have a 3.5L V6 RAV4 that if engine oil is full when hot, it's going to be overfilled about 1.5qt when cold, say sitting overnight. I initially thought dealership was overfilling before figuring it up. Now, i try to change oil on cold engine (i get more old oil out) and fill it to the full line and later add up some more to account for oil in filter difference. alternatively, i fill it to low line if changed after engine running. if one topped it up after running, it would be overfilled later. ironically, the standard description in the car manual talks about checking oil after driving.
i suspect, the oil is hiding in VVT-i, that is huge because of 2 banks and both intake and exhaust valves regulated.
if one waits several hrs (ie overnight) that oil drains back to sump.
has anyone noticed anything like that?
i suspect, the oil is hiding in VVT-i, that is huge because of 2 banks and both intake and exhaust valves regulated.
if one waits several hrs (ie overnight) that oil drains back to sump.
has anyone noticed anything like that?