[DeTomaso] Dipstick length

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/3/07 10:38:59 AM, chrisvkimball at msn.com writes:

> From reading the other posts, it appears the correct length should be 
> exactly 38" which means I must have been running a little low on oil in the past.  
> If I increase the "S" shaped bends up near the cup, I think I can get the 
> length to the proper 38" but before I do I just want to double check with y'all 
> to make sure that's the right thing to do.   Comments?  Confirmations?
> 
Don't get too tricky in measuring; the proper length is NOT to be measured to 
the inside of the upper cup, simply from the open edge of the cup to the tip. 
No need to try and estimate the depth of the cup at the top. And FWIW, I've 
never seen a dipstick handle with yellow paint. Most are plain steel, some are 
orange painted and a few are chromed. Cheers- J Deryke



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