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Old 10th March 2016, 08:01   #9
Edward Huggins
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Originally Posted by T-Cut View Post
Air pressure in the guide tube prevents oil from rising up it after shut down. The upper end is sealed by the dipstick handle so the oil can't displace the trapped air so the level in the tube stays at the end.

TC
Many, many thanks - that makes good sense. I bet I'm not the first to be fooled by this! ED
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