Automobile Enthusiasts

Most new ( don't know when this started ) dipsticks come with small holes on them marking the "low" mark and "full" mark. When you pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean make sure the small holes have no residual oil in them. Re-insert the dip stick, give a slight twist, and carefuly (somewhat slowly) pull it out. If the hole at the top is holding oil, then it's full. If the hole at the bottom is not holding oil any oil, then it is low and needs oil. If the lower hole is holding oil and the top hole is not then you still need some oil. This is where you have be able to see the actual oil level between the oils. If not then just be aware you need to add oil but you are most probably not in an emergency situation because the low to full holes usually show a quart variance. This is my experience with the process. So if the level apears about 1/2 way between the holes I just add about a 1/2 quart. If the "low" hole is empty then I'll add 1 quart and recheck.


edited to add the "new" dipsticks comment