BMW: Oil Dipstick reading, oil dipstick, top groove

Question
Can't figure out min/max marks on 325ci dipstick.  Dipstick looks like the one here: http://www.bmw325i.net/maint_oil_level.shtml
Is it the grooves/slots or the white dots?


Answer
Steve,
 To check the level it's the grooves.  If you are holding the dipstick with one hand, the groove FARTHEST from your hand means 1-quart low, the groove closest to your hand means Full.  If your oil is below the farthest groove, then you need to add oil to get the oil level between the grooves (closest to the top groove).

 Good luck,
 Josh