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Old 12-12-2011, 10:05 PM
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Cold is usually the best on flat level ground. Although there is a hot mark on the dipstick, its a notch above the full mark.
The most important thing is, if you are going to check it when cold, always check it when cold. That way you will know if it has dropped.
If you check it when hot, then check it cold another day, you wont get consistent readings.
Dont know why the dipstick wouldn't be reading right?
As long as the little oil can on top is upright, it will be correct, unless someone has changed the sump or dipstick.
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