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Dipstick 5 Months ago  
Where should the oil level be on the dipstick? I checked my oil and cold it was to the top of the indicator.
 
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Re:Dipstick 5 Months ago  
Nowhere .... it's not a good indicator of the amount of oil you have. You'll have a hard time getting the same reading at different times.

Drain oil ... add 4 qts. Leave it alone.

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Re:Dipstick 5 Months ago  
Thanks Doc.
 
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Re:Dipstick 5 Months ago  
Even if you go through the ridiculous pre check ride, tilt, wait, check, you won't get a good reading.
 
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Re:Dipstick 5 Months ago  
The following thread explains a lot about Yammys oil check method...after reading it do as Doc and Musky suggest and save yourself alot of grief...my .02$...Coug

http://roadstarclinic.com/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,187/func,view/id,32813/catid,14/
 
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Re:Dipstick 5 Months ago  
I agree!!!! I did the recommended test atleast 3 times in a row and never got a good read. But knew the guys on here would have the answer to solve the question. So when I changed oil I did the 4 quarts and ride with out worries....
 
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