The Death of the Dipstick

The Death of the Dipstick

When I was a young adult, my dad would always ask if I'd checked my oil lately. I'd been reading a dipstick since I was too young to drive, along with other car maintenance tasks he taught me. But all these years later, I realize I have never looked for a dipstick in my current car. Not only do I get regular oil changes, but the car itself will nag me to get one when odometer reaches the recommended interval. Does it even have a dipstick? Fewer …