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Old 03-11-2009, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pcoghlan View Post
Surely bending the dipstick itself would result in false readings as you would be raising the end of it higher in the oil pan?

This would mean you would be using more oil to hit the 'FULL' level.

Paul
Do you really think an 1/8" difference on the reading is a problem? I don't add oil by the tablespoon to keep it right on the full mark.
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