The main propulsion diesel engines fitted on your anchor handling vessel are equipped with engine crankcase oil level dipsticks marked on both sides of the dipstick. What is the significance of the markings?

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The add and full marks on one side correspond to the side to be used when the engine is STOPPED and the engine oil is COLD. On the other side, the marks correspond to side to be used when the engine is running at IDLE RPM and the engine oil is HOT.

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The add and full marks on one side correspond to the side to be used when the engine is STOPPED and the engine oil is HOT. On the other side, the marks correspond to side to be used when the engine is running at IDLE RPM and the engine oil is COLD.

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The add and full marks on one side correspond to the side to be used when the engine is running at IDLE RPM and the engine oil is COLD. On the other side, the marks correspond to side to be used when the engine is running at MAXIMUM RPM and the engine oil is HOT.

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The add and full marks on both sides correspond to one another and are identically placed. Either side can be used accurately no matter what is the running status of the engine and what is the temperature of the oil.

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