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Oil Level X 350

#1

S

SeniorCitizen

I've read on forums the dip stick cap should set on top of the tube while others say screw it in . Which is it ?


#2

ILENGINE

ILENGINE

Depends on engine manufacturer. Kohler, Kawasaki, Honda all have the dipstick set on top of the threads. Briggs has you screw the dipstick down. I have come across a few Kaws and Kohlers were the instructions are to screw the cap on.


#3

A

Auto Doc's

To check level screw the cap on. It is a minimal difference at best anyway.

Simple logic to me is: Does the engine run with the cap loose or the cap tight? Why would you check the oil with the cap loose?


#4

S

SeniorCitizen

Auto Doc's said:
To check level screw the cap on. It is a minimal difference at best anyway.

Simple logic to me is: Does the engine run with the cap loose or the cap tight? Why would you check the oil with the cap loose?
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THIS GUY SAID " HEY YOU DIPSTICK , READ WHAT IT SAYS ON THE DIPSTICK .


#5

ILENGINE

ILENGINE

Auto Doc's said:
To check level screw the cap on. It is a minimal difference at best anyway.

Simple logic to me is: Does the engine run with the cap loose or the cap tight? Why would you check the oil with the cap loose?
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About 8 ounces different in fluid in most cases. And the engine manufacturer makes the decision to how the oil is checked for proper fill level.


#6

S

SeniorCitizen



#7

A

Auto Doc's

I think you are exagerating the ounces.


#8

S

SeniorCitizen

Auto Doc's said:
I think you are exagerating the ounces.
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Please designate who this is intended for .


#9

A

Auto Doc's

That is in reply to ILENGINE. Otherwise read the dipstick or owner's manual.


#10

2muchgrass2mow

2muchgrass2mow

My Deere X-370 manual says check with cap unscrewed, so I do. It's a 2022 model. I'm sure procedure varies from brand to brand and model to model. Cheers!


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