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02-04-2010, 02:53 PM | #1 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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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 |
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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.
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02-04-2010, 04:32 PM | #3 |
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huh ?
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02-04-2010, 04:48 PM | #4 |
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He's posted a response to that discussion elsewhere about double clutching, in the wrong thread.
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02-04-2010, 06:45 PM | #5 |
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Don't think a metal dipstick is going to make any difference.
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02-04-2010, 07:04 PM | #6 |
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You could buy some oil that'll stick to your dipstick.
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02-04-2010, 08:26 PM | #7 | |
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02-04-2010, 10:30 PM | #8 |
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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 .
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02-05-2010, 08:36 AM | #9 |
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My '08 LB came w/ a metal dipstick and does not give a very clear reading.
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02-05-2010, 10:23 AM | #10 |
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Is your avatar picture Nancy Pelosi?
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02-05-2010, 11:00 AM | #11 |
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02-05-2010, 11:35 AM | #12 |
hmmm glad i got the 07 model sedan then
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02-05-2010, 12:26 PM | #13 |
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Yes, and she sure is pretty.
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02-05-2010, 12:28 PM | #14 |
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Yes, not equal, and messy. Engine has to be cold and sitting for a while before I can get a non-messed good reading.
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02-05-2010, 12:36 PM | #15 |
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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
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02-05-2010, 04:32 PM | #16 |
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yup , usually check it following morning . Is a nuisance having to recheck it 2 > 3 times to be sure of oil level . .
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02-06-2010, 03:00 AM | #17 |
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02-06-2010, 09:49 PM | #18 |
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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.
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