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Apr 15, 2008 | 04:28 PM

bobafett

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electronic method to check oil?

hi all,

don't have the owner's manual for a 2000 996. i know where the dipstick is (duh) but what is the process to check the oil level electronically?

best,

--dan

Apr 15, 2008 | 04:32 PM

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I think when you turn to position 2 w/o turning on the car, it starts the measurement process?

Apr 15, 2008 | 04:41 PM

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Mine does it automatically when the key is in the 'on' position w/o starting. It was that way from the time I bought it.

Apr 15, 2008 | 04:43 PM

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Steve Germany is infamous around these parts

After the car has been sitting for an hour, turn the key to position 2 and watch the electronic display in the instrument cluster.

Apr 15, 2008 | 05:29 PM

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^ +1, yep that's it. If you don't let the car sit for a while first the measurement can take up to an hour! Normally should take a few minutes.

IMO - just use the dipstick...

Apr 16, 2008 | 05:09 PM

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thanks guys. i've got an aim display in front of all the guages so i never actually see the computers at startup. i'll peek behind and take a look.

--dan