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Old 02-08-2015, 08:42 PM   #1
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Ls3 engine oil dipstick dimples

I was just wanting to clarify this which dimple is sign for low the bottom of the cross hatches or the dimple by itself?
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Old 02-08-2015, 08:51 PM   #2
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You want the oil level to be in the crosshatch area. Closer to the top, if possible.

Just make sure you don't overfill.
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Ok I'm just over the middle dimple on the cross hatches I don't know why they didn't put one more dimple on the stick
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The bottom of the crosshatches would mean you're approximately 1 quart low on oil. You should be able to add half a quart, assuming you're on level ground.
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