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This standard applies to all automatic transmissions that control the oil level using level sticks.

Is the above sentence correct?
Should I say "using a level stick" instead of "level sticks"?
(Each transmission uses one level stick.)

Thank you!

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

You canuse either one, but "using a level stick" would be more precise if each transmission has only one.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Level sticks (if you mean the calibrated steel sticks inserted into the transmission fluid reservoir) do not control the oil; they merely measure its depth/volume. Why don't you recast and save yourself the exasperation?—

This standard applies to every automatic transmission that measures the fluid level using a level stick.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you!

I always get confused.

Are the sentences below grammatically correct?
- Ten cars with a steering wheel.
- Two envelopes with a stamp.
(When I mean one steering wheel on each car, and one stamp on each envelope)

Anonymous · Answer

Right. They "measure" the fluid level, not control them. Thank you for your advice.
The sentence you gave me was very articulate.

>Why don't you recast and save yourself the exasperation?

I don't understand this part.
I thought exasperation means anger..

But anyway, thank you very much!

AlpheccaStars · Answer

AnonymousAre the sentences below grammatically correct?
- Ten cars with a steering wheel.
- Two envelopes with a stamp.
(When I mean one steering wheel on each car, and one stamp on each envelope)

They are not sentences but phrases.

There are two envelopes, each with a stamp, in the outgoing mail box

CalifJim · Answer

Anonymoussave yourself the exasperation?I don't understand this part.I thought exasperation means anger..

It means 'frustration' here.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much!

Anonymous · Answer

Frustration.

Now I understand. Thank you very much!

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