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Old 06-13-2011, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Skippy View Post
If you try to check it several times in rapid succession, you will get fluid in the dipstick tube which will make it hard to see the level. Just wait a minute or two between tries and it will be easier to see the true fluid level.
Its really anoying when this happends.
Best do a final check after a ~20 minute drive. That way it is less likely that you have air bubbles in the TC or cooler.
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