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Old 08-16-2012, 03:02 PM
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Smile OIL DIP STICK

Hi,
Have a 2000 SL500.
Anyone have a suggestion about how to read the oil dipstick? Mine has a dark red end on it, about 1.25 inches long and is ribbed. Very hard to read the oil level on dark red. Are there replacements? Am I crazy?
Thanks if you have any clues.
Jagman

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Old 08-16-2012, 07:49 PM
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Looking at an angle sometimes helps.( keep the bottom of the stick pointing down so it does not run ) In extreme circumstances I've sanded the surface as this gives some contrast. Also, cleaning the tip of the stick with light solvent before you dip helps add contrast as well.

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