Then, without shutting
off
the engine, follow these
steps:
1.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag
or
2.
Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
paper towel.
then pull it back out again.
3.
Check both sides
of
the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the
COLD
area for a
cold check
or
in the
HOT
area
or
cross-hatched area
for
a
hot check.
4.
If
the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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