Tacoma Oil Dip Stick

Well at least I can save money on dinner tonight. Thank you.

 

Anywhere between the 2 marks is fine, at any time or temperature. Don't overthink it, toyota engines aren't known for being picky

 

Oh, so I can use water instead of oil next go around?

 

I have not had any issues yet when checking my oil. I pull the dip stick out, wipe it clean and reinsert it. When I pull it back out, I read the back side of the dip stick(towards the rear of the truck) and so far never had any problem reading the stick. There is no oil streaking on that side. A least for me.

 

…until they’re on an incline.

 

The engines aren't picky. The owners on the other hand..

 

They are actually pretty picky on inclines.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/had-the-engine-oil-low-issue-on-hill-climb.627625

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/another-blown-engine-m-o-r-r.758212/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/smoking-while-on-a-incline.511373/

 

Ugh I can’t read mine worth a shit. I have to be super slow and look at the witness marks on a paper towel.

 

Because during cold checking all your oil is in the oil pan. You want it circulated up on top to get a correct reading

 

You guys are taking it to levels of specificity that the engineers never deemed necessary.

Checking it stone cold vs warm after shutoff? We're talking about differences of less than 1/8 quart.

The space between the 2 marks is called the safe zone for a reason

 

I read somewhere to get a fine sandpaper and scuff up the dip stick. I guess the oil sticks to it better and makes it easier to read. ‍♂️

 

i did it. it works.

 

Yep, I couldn't even see the oil on the stick until I did this.



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I'll have to do this some days it's hard to see especially day I change the oil

 

Only this fackin forum can debate how to check oil on a dipstick

 

This. Think about how "professionals" do it. i.e. people paid by the hour. Bulk oil comes in from a hose with a counter on the nozzle. The mechanic starts the engine, let it run for a couple of minutes to check for leaks, shuts it off, then check the dipstick. Millions of Toyotas serviced this way each year.

 

And argue about it, because somebody is wrong. Somebody is always wrong!



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