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Yoni159

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How to read oil dipstick
« on: April 15, 2025, 08:47:15 AM »
The oil dipstick has 2 sides one side its showing full and the other said one "x" is missing... Which side is correct? Its confusing

Iahawk

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Re: How to read oil dipstick
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2025, 12:26:24 PM »
typically the lowest reading on a dipstick is the correct one. The higher reading may be from oil smearing on the dipstick as it is pulled out. If in doubt, take multiple readings, you'll eventually see the correct level.
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