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Hard time reading oil dipstick

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JARStacoma, Nov 3, 2017.

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  1. Feb 1, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    The hammer

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    I feel your pain!
    Just get a big hand held magnifying loop and problem solved. I change mine every 5K so for me its almost impossible to read it right after changing it, so I don't even go there.

    I put 6 qts and call it a day till the next change.

    You should be able to see it in about a week from now when its had a chance to get dirty though

    Cheers!
     
    The hammer, Feb 1, 2018
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  2. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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    Yeah I thought that too but then Honda has some damn good engineers working for them also. There Indy car power plants seem to win a hell of allot of races each year. I too was concerned about a little 1.5 turbo engine holding up throughout the years in the CR-V. I trust Honda knows what they are doing.

    At least the transmission don't drop a gear going up and down hills. Looking forward for mid February to get here.
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:33 PM
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    That is what I do. Still sleep pretty good at night too. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. May 22, 2019 at 1:09 AM
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    As always anything can be found on TW. Definitely the worst dip stick iv seen. Its nice to know its a normal problem and not just my luck.
     
    Dex__43, May 22, 2019
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  5. Jul 13, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    I feel better after reading this thread. Guess I need to leave the dipatick out for a bit and rough it up.
     
    GreyBaldTaco, Jul 13, 2019
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  6. Mar 3, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    I had this problem too. My dipstick read way above the top dot. Used 120 grit off my belt sander since that's all I had and it worked perfect. Thanks guys! Awesome!
     
    Konagrn, Mar 3, 2020
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  7. Mar 3, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    I crosshatched mine with an o-ring pick--xxxxx. Reads fine now. Stupid Toyota. Checking oil must be new tech or something.
     
    Steve Urquell, Mar 3, 2020
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  8. Mar 4, 2020 at 7:58 AM
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    If the dip stick tube isn't too crazy, you could probably mimic the BMW design that keeps the "measuring surface" of the dip stick from rubbing on the tube (bulges above and below). If it's really bendy, this probably won't work.

    [​IMG]
     
    Vinci, Mar 4, 2020
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  9. Mar 4, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    Had the same idea although I used a file to make the cross hatch.
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2020 at 8:43 AM
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    I had the end of the dipstick sandblasted just about a inch above the full mark when I had my 2016 Tacoma SR5. It felt rough when you would slide it in and out of the tube. I got worried it would rub a hole in it so I bought a new one and got rid of the sandblasted one.
     
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  11. Mar 4, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    I just put in 6.1 of royal purple and the color does help. i also put oil in the oil filter canister.
     
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  12. Jul 14, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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    Wow. I'm new to working on cars and I was starting to think I just wasn't cut out for it after trying to read my tacomas oil. I'm glad I found this. I'm going to check it in the morning.
     
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  13. Jul 14, 2021 at 7:31 PM
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    Are folks really having issues reading this dipstick?:confused:
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2021 at 7:34 PM
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    No we are just saying that so we will have something to talk about. :rolleyes:
     
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  15. Jul 14, 2021 at 7:38 PM
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    Haha! Fair enough!
     
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  16. Jul 14, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    oh it’s easy to read! just can’t decide which side of the stick to believe :D
     
    davidstacoma, Jul 14, 2021
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  17. Jul 15, 2021 at 4:46 AM
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    1. Drain oil
    2. Change oil filter
    3. Add 6.1 qts 0w20
    4. Shut hood
    5. Repeat at next service
     
    desmodue, Jul 15, 2021
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  18. Jul 15, 2021 at 6:06 AM
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    IMHO a good technician always verifies that the changes they made are functional and correct. In other words, they check the dipstick after changing the oil to verify the level is correct.
     
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    I bet you struggle with accepting that the light in the refrigerator turns off when you shut the door
     
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    No one ever complains about the length of their dipstick.
     
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