[Johnny Tran]

Are you sure you had the oil in the car when you checked it?

When you check your oil, you need to start the car, and wait for preasure. Then turn it off, and check the dip stick.

 

[Johnny Tran]

you actually want to measure the oil level on a cold engine, when all the oil is settled and in the oil pan. if you start it up, oil will splash up and be on the sidewalls, which will lead to an inaccurate reading

As long as you start it up, then wait for preasure, and then turn it off, be sure to WIPE the dipstick, you will have an accurate reading.