His campaign is a dipstick that shows how he measures the office, the nation and himself.

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The 'dipstick' can then show whether a component of the chlamydia bacteria is present.

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When a Cirrus owner unwittingly breaks an oil dipstick or scuffs up an aileron gap seal, photographs accompany the offense.

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Police said they will use chemically treated dipstick cards to check drinks.

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My Toyota dealer later informed me that only a dealer can tell how much fluid to refill the transmission with because only they have the special diagnostic equipment (laptop) to do that, and that the dipstick FULL reading isn't accurate.

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