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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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I was looking to locate my dip stick for my 2000 Coupe but I could only see the oil stick...any clues to where this may be hidding? Same side or opposite of the oil stick?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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OK, this is going to sound like a smart azz answer, but the dip stick is the oil stick. What am I missing?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Did you mean to mention the dipstick for the tranny fluid? If so, there isn't one.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver98
OK, this is going to sound like a smart azz answer, but the dip stick is the oil stick. What am I missing?

what fluid are you looking to check here???? 2000 cpe pass side for oil. if your are looking for tranny fluid stick. there is not one!!!
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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the oil stick is under the hood, the dip stick is behind the wheel
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mixermike
the oil stick is under the hood, the dip stick is behind the wheel
Wow..... rough crowd tonight...
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mixermike
the oil stick is under the hood, the dip stick is behind the wheel
A little harsh, but damn
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Wow..... rough crowd tonight...
You get no sympathy here
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Harsh but very funny...
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mixermike
the oil stick is under the hood, the dip stick is behind the wheel
this has to be the answer they were looking for
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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That is sooooooo funny.........
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mixermike
the oil stick is under the hood, the dip stick is behind the wheel
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mixermike
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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Damn, i'll have to make sure I analyze and think through any questions before I post them here....no mercy.
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Originally Posted by mixermike
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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Be nice, you guys. I feel like the mom sneaking into her kids room during a rough-housing.
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Originally Posted by man00dude
Damn, i'll have to make sure I analyze and think through any questions before I post them here....no mercy.

Hey, I'm having problems finding the spare tire on my Corvette??? I haven't been able to find it in 6 years of ownership.....
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