Stupid Question - Engine oil level 1997 L2350F

John Ha

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I have a 1997 L2350F. The user manual says that the oil level should be at the top mark on the dipstick. My dipstick has 3 marks, one at the very top, one in the middle, and one lower down (attaching a jpg). Is mark #1 or Mark #2 the correct "full" mark?

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imarobot

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Mark 2 is the correct full level. Oil should never be above mark 2 or below mark 3.
If you fill it to mark 1 you will have some big problems!
 
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Bee-Positive

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Mark #2 is full
Mark #3 is low
Mark #1 you'll fine out why they put the FU in FUN!
 
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Bee-Positive

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Buy the way - the only "stupid question" is the one you don't ask.
The best way to get an answer is to ask. I've never been put down here on OTT for asking a question, and I've asked some pretty "simple" questions. LOL.
 
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imarobot

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Agree, not a stupid question at all if you don't know the answer. Better than not asking and being stupid and filling it to mark 1 ;)
 
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