At 11:55 PM 2/13/2003, Mark Dorm wrote:
>When I look at my dipstick I see two twists, and between those two twists I
>see two notches... I've always assumed it as the notches to pay heed to, but
>now I'm wondering about those twists...

It's the notches.  I think the twists are to try to keep the stick from
picking oil off the tube when you insert/withdraw it.  Now I'm trying to
remember if mine has twists...

:)
d

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