Crap! How can I get a true read on oil

[extreme26]

These dip sticks suck! anyone have a good way to get a good read, or is there any tips on how its done. (i cant believe i have to ask this)http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/ima...lies/dunno.gif

[tbsimmons]

Here is what I do.
Pull the dipstick and wipe off.
Put in and stop right before the yellow end enters the tube, pull back out, now the oil level should be that distance below the full mark.

[Dusten]

Originally Posted by tbsimmons

Here is what I do.
Pull the dipstick and wipe off.
Put in and stop right before the yellow end enters the tube, pull back out, now the oil level should be that distance below the full mark.

there was a TSB and this is exactly how ford suggests to check the oil