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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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You know what I hate? (dipstic rant)

I have never had a car that was so ridiculous when it comes to oil level. Obviously I am super **** about it due to the importance.... but its freakin tough to tell sometimes on BRAND NEW OIL after a change and after the car has been running for a bit.

After sitting, im a hair overfilled, and it is easier to read after sinking down to the pan. But I run it, check it, I cant frigging see it... the dipstick is wet but so clear and doesnt make a discernable line. Im sure its ok, but its not for a few hundred miles till I can check it with certainty. I have perfect vision, so jokes aside... I know I'm not crazy.

Anyway, I'm totally overanalyzing but it annoys me everytime I do an oil change.

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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by brenner
I have never had a car that was so ridiculous when it comes to oil level. Obviously I am super **** about it due to the importance.... but its freakin tough to tell sometimes on BRAND NEW OIL after a change and after the car has been running for a bit.

After sitting, im a hair overfilled, and it is easier to read after sinking down to the pan. But I run it, check it, I cant frigging see it... the dipstick is wet but so clear and doesnt make a discernable line. Im sure its ok, but its not for a few hundred miles till I can check it with certainty. I have perfect vision, so jokes aside... I know I'm not crazy.

Anyway, I'm totally overanalyzing but it annoys me everytime I do an oil change.

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know what sucks even worse???

Having the dipstick blowout underhigh boost and coat your engine bay in a oily mess!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by AngryEvo8
know what sucks even worse???

Having the dipstick blowout underhigh boost and coat your engine bay in a oily mess!

This
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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that really sucks
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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sandblast or sand the dipstick. its a lot easier to see shiney clean oil against a dull background.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Get some glasses.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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sanding the dip stick is a great idea
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Even drilling little holes in the dip stick will work...the oil will stick in the holes. That makes it really easy.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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sanding sounds like a great idea. will do that today thanks
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