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Figure 1–1. Typical Dipstick Markings
Figure 1–2. How Fluid Levels Are Established
NOTE:
The ADD and FULL dimensions on earlier dipsticks coincide
with the HOT RUN band dimensions on later dipsticks.
TOP OF OIL PAN
LATER
MODELS
EARLIER
MODELS
NOTE: This illustration is not a template,
placement of markings will vary according
to the installation angle of the dipstick tube.
TRANS
IN
NEUTRAL
CHECK IN NEUTRAL
AT IDLE
USE DEXRON
®
OIL
HOT
RUN
COLD
RUN
FULL
ADD
HOT
0.50 in.
(12.7 mm)
1.00 in.
(25.4 mm)
1.50 in.
(38.1 mm)
1.80 in.
(45.7 mm)
V03004
TOP OF OIL PAN
OIL PAN
DRAIN PLUG
FILL TUBE ADAPTER HOLE
HOT RUN
COLD RUN
FULL
EARLIER
MODELS
LATER
MODELS
ADD
V03005
0.50 in.
(12.7 mm)
1.00 in.
(25.4 mm)
1.50 in.
(38.1 mm)
1.80 in.
(45.7 mm)