Remove the dipstick from your engine.

Wipe it down with a towel or rag to remove all the oil and ensure an accurate reading.

Reinsert the dipstick, then remove it. Oil should now cover the end of the dipstick up to the top hole.

The top hole is the maximum oil level, and the bottom hole is the minimum oil level.

You can add or remove oil as you see fit. Note that the oil level reading may be a little high if the oil has not yet seeped into the nooks and crannies of the engine. For a more accurate reading, drive the car around for a bit, then take another reading.