dipstick question

jsdubya6 · 08-01-2006, 05:49 PM

well i have noticed that every time i check the oil my dipstick is dry so i panic and take my other car to the store and get oil and when i drain it to see how much is in there there is 4.5q in there which is normal how come my dip stick is dry i check it the way the manual says to but nothing I have changed my oil 3 times prematurely has any one else had this problem????

LiL Shoaf · 08-01-2006, 06:45 PM

?? Are you sure it's fully inserted. (no smartass comments) and that your on a flat surface.. I will try to measure mine to see if yours is the correct length, but my time is rough so it might take some time..

jsdubya6 · 08-01-2006, 07:13 PM

thanks for the help and yes i made sure to click it down and my drive way is level. its really frustrating to not be able to check my oil i think im going to take it to a dealer or see if my teachers can help i go to a automotive school but i just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem i feel like a dumba** for this post but want to get some feed back thanks

LiL Shoaf · 08-01-2006, 07:20 PM

lol. It's all good, hey if you got it used you don't know.. It could have and STI oil pan or dipstick in it.. They are different..

Ian · 08-01-2006, 09:23 PM

Are you adding the 5 qts. of oil that your car needs? Just want to make sure all the simple things are checked.

joker97 · 08-01-2006, 09:49 PM

yeah you're either burning oil or not putting enough after each service

did you check the level after each service? was it ever proven to be "normal" after you put the assumed "correct" amount of oil in?

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six3jag · 08-02-2006, 02:37 PM

Seems like its a pretty basic way to measure your oil so i would sya if its dry you need more oil. even if you think you put enough in see how much you have to add to get it to register on the stick.

bigbadbuddha · 08-02-2006, 03:26 PM

OK measured mine and it is 18 3/4 inches long from the end of the plastic piece(where you see the dipstick metal) to the tip that goes in.

Vew · 08-02-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbadbuddha

OK measured mine and it is 18 3/4 inches long from the end of the plastic piece(where you see the dipstick metal) to the tip that goes in.

Wow, imperial units, I would think Canada uses metric

Also make sure you let the car sit for a minute after shutting it off so you can let the oil drip back into the pan. Still shouldn't be bone dry though.

bigbadbuddha · 08-02-2006, 03:47 PM

Vew we do.... I just got one of those US tape mesures..... LOL

jsdubya6 · 08-03-2006, 09:41 PM

no i put 5 quarts in and 4.5 came out so i dont know i think i dont let it sit long enough cause checked it this morning before i left i was normal then when came home and it was only at the tip then checked an hour later and it was fine so thanks for the help i just got the car not to long ago still new to the flats