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Old May 31, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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What is the correct color of the plastic tab in the end of the loop of a 396 dipstick? Should it be painted gloss black like the rest of the dipstick handle?
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Old May 31, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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If your referring to the button at the end of the loop it is salmon.I'm not sure if the dipstick itself is painted black.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by revupL78
If your referring to the button at the end of the loop it is salmon.I'm not sure if the dipstick itself is painted black.
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My original dipstick got mixed in with a couple others and I couldn't identify it. Each has a different color button and I remembered reading this somewhere but can't find it.
I found where one of my books calls for it to be painted gloss black. I was wondering if the button is painted also or left exposed. Any thoughts?
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rgs
What is the correct color of the plastic tab in the end of the loop of a 396 dipstick? Should it be painted gloss black like the rest of the dipstick handle?
THe button or tab was originally red. It turns pink or salmon color with age.
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