Where to draw the line on oil levels

Keeping your engine oil between the MAX and MIN dipstick lines ensures safe performance—straying outside those limits risks real damage.

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Is it better to fill the engine oil to the dipstick MAX line, or is the MIN line just as good? MKS

Anywhere between MAX and MIN makes no significant difference to the efficiency of lubrication or the car’s performance. But oil levels either above the MAX or below the MIN create risk and can lead to problems.

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