It would probably get them a couple more cents if not for




And that little blue ghost.
And Firefox site containers.

 

I could *almost* see a $25 one-time fee to support the site if it was needed (I could use another work-in-the-garage T-shirt and the increased mailbox size might be beneficial at times), but I have to wonder if the ad revenue isn't fully adequate to cover costs and above.

Either way, though, $25 each year?



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Getting all of this "just so" has been a lot bigger challenge that I anticipated. Wound up skimming it with Dolphin Glaze to make it match the fender contour. I am not a big fan of repop bumper covers.

I put some primer over it temporarily to see how it looked.... I think it'll do.



As you can see, it dipped down a little....

 

on a 2000 F150 4.6 V8....

I'm checking my oil level on the OEM dipstick.
On the side that has the cross hatch markings the oil level indicates just a bit above the second hole in the dip stick.
On the smooth side of the oil dipstick, the oil level indicates just under the second hole "Full"
The oil is new, it only has 500 miles on it.

Which side is accurate on the dipstick ( smooth side or cross hatch side) ?

 

I'm no dipstick expert but I use the side with all the writing.
I assume that they put writing on that side for me to read.

 

Turn the dipstick 180° (if it will go in) and those will likely be reversed. The dipstick enters the oil at an angle. 1/16" difference is nothing to worry about. A cup, maybe? That said, I always look at the side with the markings, because that's why they're there.

 

Cross hatches are always where to read it. I find it interesting to see these trucks with the blade style dipstick. My truck and my old Expy have the cable style. Must have been a 97/98 thing.

 

The X marked side, (and this will seem counterintuitive at first,) breaks the meniscus from creeping up as high. Your bigger problem may be to find a level area to check it, then park at home, wait... (I use 1 minute) and note the offset from the crown in your road, or tilt of your driveway. But I also quickly check the other side. If you brushed against something during retrieval it will be apparent if the difference is much, so it's a cross-check.
Edit: It's not enough of a difference to matter. On V8's the "must add now line" is a Qt, maybe 5-6 Cups on these. You are talking under a half cup.

 

Blade style on my '03, White, though it was the cable style on the' 01 Escape.

 

I think both of my Escapes are blade style.

My Toyota has a plastic dipstick, LOL. Kinda worries me a bit.