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Dipstick Dots Inaccuracy

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by C0ma, Jan 18, 2024.

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Jan 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM

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There are a few threads regarding the dipstick dots. None of them talked about the distance between the two.

I don't know about the 3rd Gen 2.7L, but for the 3.5 2GR-FKS, the distance between both dots is NOT 1.6 quarts like the manual states.

I got a low engine oil light that came on. When I checked the dipstick, neither dot registered oil. When I added only 1/2 a quart at the most, both dots became darkened. Wasn't too happy because I'm just as concerned with too much oil. Anyway, that's it. Thanks.

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Jan 18, 2024 at 2:13 PM

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Yeah, usually when adding oil add half as much as you think you need to add.

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