Where is the optimal position for the cold engine oil dipstick?
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The optimal position for the cold engine oil dipstick is at the three-quarters mark on the dipstick. Meaning of the dipstick: In automobiles, the dipstick is a commonly used measuring tool to check the lubricating oil level in the oil reservoir. Since the dipstick insertion path has bends, the dipstick must be able to deform during insertion and return to its original shape when withdrawn. Purpose of the dipstick: An engine lubrication system typically includes an oil storage system, oil distribution system, and oil indication system. The "Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes" requires that oil quantity indicators must have a dipstick or equivalent device to indicate the oil level in each oil tank. The dipstick is a simple-structured liquid level gauge that directly displays the oil level height in the oil tank.