In a message dated 8/22/05 17:35:41, SSIMM@triad.rr.com writes: << Mike-Can't tell you about the dipstick but I can give you a simple tip for the future. To avoid regurgitating oil up and out the dipstick tube, help hold the dipstick in place by slipping an inverted spark plug boot over the dipstick tube. Then firmly seat the dipstick down into the inverted boot and it'll help hold it in place. >> >>>Hey, neat idea! Thanks! Mike