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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Anyone else have trouble seeing the fluid level, seems they could have designed it more contrasting so you can see easier.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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nope no prob
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Use Royal Purple gear oil,if you can't see that your glasses need a stronger presciption.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Use Royal Purple gear oil,if you can't see that your glasses need a stronger presciption.
Or, redline.
 
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Or, redline.
+1 on thr red line .....
 
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Redline heavy shockproof, makes it easy to see and works great
 
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I too can't see the fluid on the dipstick. I use Mobil syn. gear oil and it's clear and difficult to see. May switch to a different oil someday but I Mobil is great.
 
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Lightly spray paint the dipstick w/flatblack check the level , clean off the paint and install dipstick.
 
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