In a message dated 2/21/04 6:03:42 PM US Mountain Standard Time, hdflstf@earthlink.net writes: << On a late model engine, when the oil filler cap is installed and tight, which direction are the two 'ears' supposed to point? Thanks The Artful Dodger >> Why North of course!! <gggg> Actually it all depends on which way the tube was inserted, so it could be any direction, including North. Regards, Bob Helt