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Dipstick is impossible to read accurately

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NightRideSr5, Oct 7, 2019.

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  1. Oct 7, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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  2. Oct 7, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    They should put some harmless dye in the oil for us that don't have 20-20 vision.
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    Get some lipstick on your dipstick. That will help you to see it better.
     
    Da Boogie Man, Oct 7, 2019
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  4. Oct 7, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    My Mini doesn’t even have a dipstick!
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    This guy is a piece of work. Earlier in the day he was spouting off to a statement that is as plain to understand that 1st grader could understand. Then he spouts off on this thread, "Dipsticks ain't rocket science." I hurt his widdle feelings so he sent me the below message. LOL!


    Screenshot_2019-10-07 Just put you on ignore Tacoma World.jpg
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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    Oh my
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    Do rockets even have dipsticks?
     
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  8. Oct 7, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    I don’t know why guys even bother with the dipstick. I just open the oil cap and if I don’t see oil to the top of the filler neck, I dump a few quarts in. Too easy.
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    This is actually in the manual i believe. Once I pull out and wipe, stick it in- just the tip (let it just flop), Wait 5ish minutes and then fully insert and pull out there’s no problem getting a reading.
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    I just check to see if there is oil on it and I'm good to go. :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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    just searched this topic. Glad to see Im not the only one thinks this dipstick is a pain in the ass. although its a step up from the one that was just a piece of wire!
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    I get exactly what you mean about the dipstick. This is the only vehicle I had where its literally almost impossible to accurately read the dipstick. When I do oil changes I dont even both reading the dipstick after it's useless, I just put 5.5 quarts and go
     
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  15. Dec 11, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    I sanded the end of mine, helped a lot
     
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    Do the Pros come with the TRD dipstick?
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    Hard to read and a mother fucker to get back in sometimes on my truck.
     
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  18. Dec 11, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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    All my other Tacomas were idiot proof on the dipstick, I think mine is overfilled each time I check it now
     
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  19. Dec 11, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    Im not trying to be a dick but is this really that difficult that it warrants a thread? Pull that shit out and hold it horizontally so the oil doesn't drip off. Look at it at an angle in a well lit area and you can see where the level is. Don't take 5 mins doing this such that the oil runs off. Looking at your picture your engine is slightly overfilled. It's not overfilled to the point you need to worry about it.
     
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  20. Dec 11, 2019 at 6:58 PM
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    It's a known issue. I taped off the low and high marks and sanded both sides between the marks with emery cloth. No problems now.
     
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