What is the correct position for the oil dipstick when adding oil to a car?
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Tutorial on the correct position for the oil dipstick when adding oil to a car: 1. First, locate the handle of the oil dipstick in the engine compartment and prepare a piece of tissue paper. 2. Then, pull out the oil dipstick and use the tissue paper to wipe off as much oil as possible from the dipstick head. At this point, observe the position of the oil mark on the dipstick (usually marked with MIN and MAX indicators). 3. Reinsert the cleaned dipstick back into its original position, ensuring it is fully inserted before pulling it out again. Note that the dipstick can be held vertically, tilted, or horizontally, but never upside down, as this can cause the oil on the dipstick to flow backward, affecting the accuracy of the reading. 4. Finally, observe the oil mark on the dipstick to determine the highest point of the oil in the engine. If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, this is considered the ideal position, indicating that the engine has just the right amount of oil.