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Oil Dipstick

An oil dipstick is a metal stick used to detect the oil level. The dipstick has groves to indicate the proper level of oil. In order to check the oil level, the dipstick must be withdrawn, wiped clean, and place back in order to get a proper reading.

This article was last edited on March 5th, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Category: Lubrication