I went to check the oil level on my Honda CG 125 and noticed nothing came up. However, it was on uneven ground. I then moved my bike to a flatter level and screwed my dipstick all the way in, where I did see oil on it.
I have in the past only dipped it in and oil was there so there hasn't been any definitive answer to this.
Should I fully screw in the dipstick to check the oil level or can I get away with dipping it in?
I found an English edition of the owners manual online here:
This wording appears in the "Maintenance" section:
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick. Check for oilleaks.
6. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 – 5 minutes.
7. 2 – 3 minutes after stopping the engine, check that the oil level is at the upper level mark on the oil fillercap/dipstick with the motorcycle upright on firm,level ground. Make sure there are no oil leaks.
Step 5 says that the dipstick must be "reinstalled," which suggests to me that it should be screwed in completely.
