Checking Oil Dipstick Correctly? Do I read where it is solid at the bottom or up the side? Thanks : r/MechanicAdvice
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Is it worth asking my mechanic how much oil he put in? Haha I feel
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Having an issue with Milky oil on my dipstick. : r/MechanicAdvice
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Did I overfill the car engine oil? Is it safe to drive or should I
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weird looking oil level on dip stick. driven about 8 minutes, 2003
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Oil too full? : r/MechanicAdvice
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how do I read this dipstick? : r/mechanic
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HELP! I got an oil changed and I think they overfilled it. Car was
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Yellow layer on top of engine oil? : r/MechanicAdvice
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Silver/Grey residue on my oil dipstick after a valve cover gasket
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how do I read this dipstick? : r/mechanic
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Reading a dipstick : r/MechanicAdvice
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Unsure of oil level : r/MechanicAdvice
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How to Read Oil Level on Dipstick (+ Other Oil Checks