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Old 06-28-2003 | 08:26 AM
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my accord dipstick has two dots on it, one less than an inch higher than the other. would those be the add/full marks? on a toyota the add full marks are clearly labeled in words.

sorry for such a n00b question, I just started getting into cars when i started driving.
Old 06-28-2003 | 08:57 AM
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oil looks kinda like this on my dipstick




is that too much?
Old 06-28-2003 | 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by dnnythms
oil looks kinda like this on my dipstick




is that too much?

ahhhhh, yeah!!!!

it would take like 6 1/2 bottles of oil to get it that high on my car. it should be between the two dots.
Old 06-28-2003 | 05:57 PM
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turn the car off, let it sit for a few hours, wipe off the dipstick, and check it again. If its still that high, drain the oil out. That WAY too high.

It should be at the top hole max.

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Old 06-28-2003 | 06:34 PM
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OH SHHHEEEIT ... the oil level is supposed to be between the 2 dots! dip the stick, wipe it ... then dip again to read the level
Old 06-29-2003 | 08:14 AM
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for the love of god read your owners manual
Old 08-24-2003 | 09:52 AM
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it doesnt say a word about the dip stick in the owners manual, i had the same question.
Old 08-24-2003 | 10:00 AM
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between the 2 dots ... the end
Old 08-24-2003 | 01:44 PM
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how could your oil get that high? do you have a huge dent in your oil pan or something?
Old 08-24-2003 | 02:06 PM
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he prolly forgot to wipe it a few times



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