Measuring the Engine Oil Level

[drmagieed]

Dear Colleagues:
When I measure the engine oil level at the morning before I start the car, I find it near little bet toward MIN, but When I measure it during the day after 10 minutes after I stopped the engine, I find it near the MAX.
What is the accurate way to measure the engine oil?
thanks.

[TurboElk]

When you check it both times are you on completely flat ground?
What kind of oil do you use?
I know oil expands when hot, but I don't think the Aveo gets hot enough or holds enough oil to make that big of a difference.

[petrified.rabbit]

If your issue was the opposite i would tell you the oil filter is draining down over night..

How much movement on the dipstick are we talking? 1/8" @ 7mm? or like 10-13mm?