How flat is ''flat'' for measuring oil level?!

[MeltonMowbray]

I've been doing some bits & pieces on the 997 while waiting on diagnostic reader to arrive (see airbag light thread!)

Recently I've inherited a different parking spot with a slight slant - driver side a little lower than passenger. I even took a spirit level out - bubble is about half over the line.

Checking the oil it says it is low - previously it was flirting between the minimum and 1 big bar full.

Is it worth popping 400ml in? Or take a reading somewhere else?

As it's saying it's possibly low I don't want to drive it for the sake of it, plus with the air bag light on I want to minimise mileage.

How disastrous is a slight over filling?!

 

[Alex]

Just park your car the other way around (180 degress) and check it again.

 

[MeltonMowbray]

Just park your car the other way around (180 degress) and check it again.

Sounds obvious when you say it like that

Did this and readout was two bars (so one down from maximum). Last night (facing/tilting the other way) it was flashing the bottom bar.

Reasonable to leave it, or would you be topping up?

Digital dipsticks - not great!

 

[Alex]

Top up.