Canada and USA have always used the Imperial unit of measure since Christopher Columbus. Canada changed to metric in the 60's. I'm not sure when but the USA adapted it's own measure for liquid (probably when they discovered oil in Texas. 1US quart = 32 oz./1 gallon = 128 oz. compared to Imperial's quart at 40 oz./1 gallon = 160 oz.L.A.B. said:I don't think there's very much difference between a US inch and an Imperial inch,
RennieK said:Canada and USA have always used the Imperial unit of measure since Christopher Columbus. Canada changed to metric in the 60's. I'm not sure when but the USA adapted it's own measure for liquid (probably when they discovered oil in Texas. 1US quart = 32 oz./1 gallon = 128 oz. compared to Imperial's quart at 40 oz./1 gallon = 160 oz.
Keith1069 said:I think he wanted to know the correct length for Commandos?
Keith1069 said:So the Hi mark on the long stick is midway between the short dipstick marks.
Keith1069 said:if you have a short stick filled to the top mark tank will be overfull. At least that's what Les Emery told me and for once that makes sense.
Long version has Hi/Low 1.55" and 2.8" from rivet base, short is 2.1" and 3.1".