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Subject:Re: Oil Dip Stick
From:Larry Hamm
Date:Thu, 26 Apr 2001 10:37:14 -0600

Alan Ruffalo wrote:
>
> I think that I have the wrong oil dip stick in my new engine.
> My new engine seems to be overfilled when I fill
> the oil mark up the top of the two part mark on dipstick.

Alan,
Drain your oil, including the filter, and refill with the factory
specified amount of oil. Start the engine to fill the filter, shut it
off, allow a few minutes for the oil in the engine to return to the
sump, and check the dipstick. Whatever it shows will be the correct
"Full" level.
Larry