Is It Appropriate for the Cold Engine Oil Dipstick to Be Exactly at the Upper Limit?

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SanNorah
07/30/25 4:18am
Cold engine oil dipstick being exactly at the upper limit is a normal situation. Below is relevant information about the car oil dipstick: 1. Function: The oil dipstick is used to measure the static oil level height, thereby reflecting whether the engine oil volume is within a reasonable range. 2. Working Principle: Conventional oil dipsticks will have clear upper and lower limits. As long as the detected oil level is between these two limits, it is acceptable. It is best if the oil level is in the middle position. One thing to note is that more oil is not necessarily better. The higher the oil level, the greater the engine resistance. Ideally, the oil level can be maintained slightly below the middle position, where the engine resistance is the smallest and fuel consumption is the lowest, while the lubrication performance can also remain stable.
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