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Dipstick Reading Difference

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12K views 19 replies 15 participants last post by  Milliwatt Rob  
When I pull the dipstick, the level reading is different depending on which side of the dipstick I look at. It is off by about one mark on opposite sides. I have tried inserting the dipstick several different directions but always the same result. Yes, level floor. Wet sump Stingray. Does anyone else have this issue? Makes it confusing to know if I have the correct fill.
I have a few thoughts (1) when you look at the dip stick, do your extruded marks line up exactly the same on both sides? (2) is the dip stick properly seating all the way into the tube? I have never seen a different level on one side of RedHot's dip stick (like yours, a wet sump C7) verses the other side. Also, the extruded marks line up perfectly side to side. (3) you are checking the oil level when the oil has been warmed up, not cold?
 
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