What is the normal range for the oil dipstick?

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LucyAnn
07/29/25 11:12pm
Conventional oil dipsticks have clear upper and lower limits. You only need to ensure the detected oil level is between these two marks. The method for checking the car oil dipstick is as follows: 1. Locate the oil dipstick handle in the engine compartment and prepare a piece of tissue. 2. Pull out the oil dipstick and use the tissue to wipe off as much oil as possible from the dipstick head, then observe the position of the oil mark on the dipstick. 3. Reinsert the cleaned dipstick all the way back into its slot, then pull it out again. The oil adhering to the very end of the dipstick can now be used for inspection. 4. Observe the oil level on the marked section of the dipstick.
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