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Old 01-16-2015, 03:53 AM   #10
Timco
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Originally Posted by kk2002s View Post
Dip stick is the best check, the gauge - who knows
I to, with fresh oil, have a hard time reading
Be steady, roll one time on a paper towel keeping dip stick even with the stain

Since it' probably already in the shop you may know by now.
+1 AOS especially if you are seeing sucking sounds at the dip stick tube
I usually pull it out, wipe it, dip it, pull it out, wipe again, dip it all the way in tight, then pull it out and check it. Sometimes I repeat the last two steps as needed.

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