Glossary / Engine

dipstick

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Too Afraid to Ask

A dipstick is a simple tool you pull out of the engine to see how much oil is in it. You look at the marks on the stick to know if you need more oil.

Technical Definition

A dipstick is a long, thin metal rod used to check the level of engine oil in an internal combustion engine. It is inserted into a tube on the side of the engine block and then removed to read the oil level against markings.

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"You pulled out the dipstick for the tranny. Yep."

#2643: Breaking-in the Brakes The Best of Car Talk 09:47

"The Audi one has a dipstick. And you can pull a plug, and you can get a genuine Audi $30, isn't it?"

Nicole Johnson (YouTuber, Monster Truck driver) The Smoking Tire 22:04

"Does that have a dipstick in it? Should."

Trusted Automotive Advice Personalized for You Too Under The Hood show 18:42

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