Oil dipstick
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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia Ka
Oil dipstick
Why is the oil dipstick on the LS1 shapped in a spirol manor? Also right after the oil full mark there is a w shaped space? I noticed I am at the full mark then the area right before the "w" is dry but then the "w" shappped area is full of oil too. I know I will get ragged on this but for some reason this bothers me.
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Why is the oil dipstick on the LS1 shapped in a spirol manor? Also right after the oil full mark there is a w shaped space? I noticed I am at the full mark then the area right before the "w" is dry but then the "w" shappped area is full of oil too. I know I will get ragged on this but for some reason this bothers me.
Just make sure your car is level, fill the crankcase to the recommended capacity, and make note of the oil level on the dipstick.
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I've got a question for you if you have a sec..
I've always bought the 5 quart jug of mobil plus 2 singles.
If I jack the car up completely level or even try and tilt towards the oil drain plug hole in the front of the oil pan...
I can never get more than about 6 quarts before it reads full on the dipstick??
It's supposed to be 6.5 and my car has been fine but it's just something that I've wondered about
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Hey lucky,
I've got a question for you if you have a sec..
I've always bought the 5 quart jug of mobil plus 2 singles.
If I jack the car up completely level or even try and tilt towards the oil drain plug hole in the front of the oil pan...
I can never get more than about 6 quarts before it reads full on the dipstick??
It's supposed to be 6.5 and my car has been fine but it's just something that I've wondered about
I've got a question for you if you have a sec..
I've always bought the 5 quart jug of mobil plus 2 singles.
If I jack the car up completely level or even try and tilt towards the oil drain plug hole in the front of the oil pan...
I can never get more than about 6 quarts before it reads full on the dipstick??
It's supposed to be 6.5 and my car has been fine but it's just something that I've wondered about
Dope
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Another C5 Trivia question ! I never knew that, I can see how it works. Now, why don't other GM cars use this?
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