[_RaT_]

Den, the correct way is indeed to screw the plug back in. I quzzed Honda about this which uses that type set up in most all of their small engines and the response was that you screw it in and then recheck. That being said, many small engines can't be overfilled today since the oil fill hole acts as a auto level. The top of the oil hole is the height (upper limit of the oil). The old B&S (my least favorite engine) were this way. I have a 14Hp Kohler that has a fill spout. The correct way to get an accurate level is to let the engine sit for several minutes if its been running, unscrew the dipstick, wipe it, reinsert it screwing all the way down and then removeing it checking that it is BETWEEN the hash marks. I know more people who think it must be at the top hash mark all the time. Engines are not that sensitive. Remember, oil that is slightly low is better then oil that is to high. Rat...