Is it accurate to check the engine oil after parking overnight?
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It is accurate to check the engine oil after parking overnight. Here are the relevant details about checking engine oil: 1. Reasons for checking engine oil: Overfilling engine oil can affect the normal operation of the crankshaft. It can also increase vehicle fuel consumption, as when the crankshaft journal moves to the bottom dead center, it may come into contact with the oil, creating resistance and affecting normal operation. Insufficient engine oil, which is not enough for circulation lubrication, is also problematic, as it can accelerate wear on internal engine components and lead to engine damage. 2. Reason why checking after parking overnight is accurate: After the vehicle has been parked overnight, all the engine oil flows back into the oil pan, making it the ideal time to check whether the oil level is accurate.