Dipstick markers

Post by **sternal** » 11 Jun 2014, 20:16

Without the risk of appearing really thick would I be right in thinking the two dots on the dipstick are the markers and not the bends ?

Many thanks and no laughing...

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 11 Jun 2014, 20:39

Post by **sternal** » 11 Jun 2014, 20:45

I'll take that as a yes...the picture in the manual is of a different dipstick

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 11 Jun 2014, 22:37

Sorry couldn't resist it!
Yes, the 2 dots are the boys.

Post by **sternal** » 11 Jun 2014, 22:48

I'll get my coat then...

Of course I knew the answer...Im not really that stupid

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 11 Jun 2014, 22:52

Better to ask than ruin an engine. I think the bends are to stop it rattling in the tube and also prevent wiping off of the oil as you withdraw it.

Post by **sternal** » 12 Jun 2014, 08:40

for the record I have been using these markers I was just double checking.

I Thank you and good night

Post by **slippy8v** » 13 Jun 2014, 21:32

As per VW transporter owners manual for 87

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 13 Jun 2014, 22:20

Oh your bad bastards, good question well asked with pictures! YES assuming your engine is standard the welded dots are the high and low marks.

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