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Old 2nd May 2015, 12:01 PM
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You want to check oil level when engine is up to operating temperature as the oil expands when heated up, some oils more than others but give it 5-10min after turning engine off so that oil can flow back to the sump.
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Old 2nd May 2015, 12:42 PM
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The S5 has a digital readout (I've added an old fashioned dipstick too!) and it only allows you to check it electronically when the oil has warmed up - you have to leave it to settle for 2 minutes before the reading is considered accurate.

On the S8 I don't find it moves much between services and generally just check it cold.....
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