The dipstick is probably laying in the suspension filter, which just happens to be ritgh under the cap.

Topping up won't change anything other than ensure you have sufficient fluid to carry a load, unless the car is now loaded, in which case it probably isn't low.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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