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What R UR thoughts on painting the oil dipstick to make it easier to read oil level

On an engine that is up to operating temperatures: Remove dipstick, wipe, dip in cold water, wipe, reinsert, remove and read. The oil will stick to the cold dipstick and it will be real easy to read. Works especially well when the oil is fresh and typically hard to read.
 
Oil dipstick reading

All very good ways to check the engine oil level. Go by the manual and use a clean paper towel. Always had very good oil level checks. Merry Christmas to All Spyder Lovers/Riders. :yes::yes::yes: Little Blue
 
Dennis in Lodi said:
When I read the dip stick with my eyes and a good flashlight I was not at all certain just where it was reading. Same colored oil and stick?
Then when I tried Bob's suggestion with the paper towel, I realized I was seeing the open eye reading wrong. Each time I tested with the paper towel the reading was the same. Each time I looked at the stick, I was not sure and was wrong if the paper towel was correct. I'm going with the paper towel as it seems consistent.
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good answer. Now all is well. Ride Safe. Ride Often.
 
if your oil ever got to 400 you already have serious problems-more likely 275 would be a max and I doubt you'll see that on a water cooled engine as in our application
 
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