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Hershey · 02-04-2010, 02:53 PM

that when using a synthetic that it doesn't like to adhere to the metal dip stick for a proper reading . I keep the dipstick so the dots face towards the engine for a good read . Any of you have that issue ? The synthetic would hold to the yellow dipstick of the '08 YARIS H.B. much better for a reading level . Wonder if I could get one from parts department to replace the metal one . Would the yellow plastic dipstick work with the YARIS sedan as well ?

Yaris Hilton · 02-04-2010, 03:07 PM

Engine's the same. Unless they've changed the length of the dipstick tube for some reason it would. Can't imagine why they'd do that.

Hershey · 02-04-2010, 04:32 PM

huh ?

Yaris Hilton · 02-04-2010, 04:48 PM

He's posted a response to that discussion elsewhere about double clutching, in the wrong thread.
Sort of a missed shift.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-04-2010, 06:45 PM

Don't think a metal dipstick is going to make any difference.

Yaris Hilton · 02-04-2010, 07:04 PM

You could buy some oil that'll stick to your dipstick.

GeneralDon7 · 02-04-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

that when using a synthetic that it doesn't like to adhere to the metal dip stick for a proper reading . I keep the dipstick so the dots face towards the engine for a good read . Any of you have that issue ? The synthetic would hold to the yellow dipstick of the '08 YARIS H.B. much better for a reading level . Wonder if I could get one from parts department to replace the metal one . Would the yellow plastic dipstick work with the YARIS sedan as well ?

So is he saying a metal dipstick would work better or worse? Cause I thought the yaris came with a yellow plastic one?, at least my sedan did, and I use synthetic and it doesnt seem to have a problem sticking to it.

Hershey · 02-04-2010, 10:30 PM

think I'll STICK with the synthetic

. Yes , the syn fill is easier to read with the plastic dipstick . That was the case with the '08 L.B.. The '08 sedan and 2010 3 door came with a metal dipstick . The 1st generation XB came with the yellow dipstick too .

1stToyota · 02-05-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

think I'll STICK with the synthetic

. Yes , the syn fill is easier to read with the plastic dipstick . That was the case with the '08 L.B.. The '08 sedan and 2010 3 door came with a metal dipstick . The 1st generation XB came with the yellow dipstick too .

My '08 LB came w/ a metal dipstick and does not give a very clear reading.

Yaris Hilton · 02-05-2010, 10:23 AM

Is your avatar picture Nancy Pelosi?

1stToyota · 02-05-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Is your avatar picture Nancy Pelosi?

Yes, and she sure is pretty.

yaris-me · 02-06-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Yes, and she sure is pretty.

It must be love.

Hershey · 02-05-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stToyota

My '08 LB came w/ a metal dipstick and does not give a very clear reading.

does it read a little lower on one side than the other ?

GeneralDon7 · 02-05-2010, 11:35 AM

hmmm glad i got the 07 model sedan then

1stToyota · 02-05-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

does it read a little lower on one side than the other ?

Yes, not equal, and messy. Engine has to be cold and sitting for a while before I can get a non-messed good reading.

DerFlosser · 02-05-2010, 12:36 PM

agreed with the messy reading. Really have never had this problem on any of my other current or past cars but this car, it's kind of frustrating trying to read the oil. Even moreso when clean (just changed). My neighbor has the same problem with his '08

Hershey · 02-05-2010, 04:32 PM

yup , usually check it following morning . Is a nuisance having to recheck it 2 > 3 times to be sure of oil level . .

TOUGEghost · 02-06-2010, 09:49 PM

Scuff up the bottom of the metal dipstick with a small file to make the oil stick to it a little better and make it easier to read.

02-04-2010, 02:53 PM	#1
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	ever notice ... that when using a synthetic that it doesn't like to adhere to the metal dip stick for a proper reading . I keep the dipstick so the dots face towards the engine for a good read . Any of you have that issue ? The synthetic would hold to the yellow dipstick of the '08 YARIS H.B. much better for a reading level . Wonder if I could get one from parts department to replace the metal one . Would the yellow plastic dipstick work with the YARIS sedan as well ?

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02-04-2010, 03:07 PM	#2
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Engine's the same. Unless they've changed the length of the dipstick tube for some reason it would. Can't imagine why they'd do that.

02-04-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	huh ?

02-04-2010, 04:48 PM	#4
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	He's posted a response to that discussion elsewhere about double clutching, in the wrong thread. Sort of a missed shift.

02-04-2010, 06:45 PM	#5
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Don't think a metal dipstick is going to make any difference.

02-04-2010, 07:04 PM	#6
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	You could buy some oil that'll stick to your dipstick.

02-04-2010, 10:30 PM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	think I'll STICK with the synthetic . Yes , the syn fill is easier to read with the plastic dipstick . That was the case with the '08 L.B.. The '08 sedan and 2010 3 door came with a metal dipstick . The 1st generation XB came with the yellow dipstick too .

02-05-2010, 10:23 AM	#10
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Is your avatar picture Nancy Pelosi?

02-05-2010, 11:35 AM	#14
GeneralDon7 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 221	hmmm glad i got the 07 model sedan then

02-05-2010, 12:36 PM	#16
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	agreed with the messy reading. Really have never had this problem on any of my other current or past cars but this car, it's kind of frustrating trying to read the oil. Even moreso when clean (just changed). My neighbor has the same problem with his '08

02-05-2010, 04:32 PM	#17
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	yup , usually check it following morning . Is a nuisance having to recheck it 2 > 3 times to be sure of oil level . .

02-06-2010, 09:49 PM	#18
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	Scuff up the bottom of the metal dipstick with a small file to make the oil stick to it a little better and make it easier to read.