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21 May
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I also take a look at the oil level and check for oil leaks once a week.
What's the difference in nuance between check for oil leaks and check oil leaks in this context?
I also take a look at the oil level and check for oil leaks once a week.
What's the difference in nuance between check for oil leaks and check oil leaks in this context?
What's the difference in nuance between check for oil leaks and check oil leaks in this context?
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Think of it as the “To look for” verb, you’re looking AND searching FOR something
So check for oil leaks means you’re searching and certifying there’s no oil leaks
Check oil leaks sounds like you’ll just take a look at it and not really do anything about it
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@DdummieT Thanks for the feedback. That makes sense. I got it, thank you so much.

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