need lenght of a dipstick
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Hey heat I would love to answer you, but my dilemma comes short of yours if youve read my post you would know I come short a little! but I can tell ya the length minus (guessing) 27" if that works? But if you have the old one could you please tell me what the material at the tip is , the compresed on part with the level stamped on it is I would greatly appreciate it
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not sure cause i dont have the original. i just bought the truck a few monts ago. the truck had another motor and trans put in out of a wrecked vehicle w/ lower miles but im not sure if they used the right dipstick. everytime i check the oil level its never touching the stick and it takes over 2 quarts everytime. but no leaks its not in the water either and doesnt smoke during or after startup i have no idea where its goin
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Originally Posted by heatin97f150
not sure cause i dont have the original. i just bought the truck a few monts ago. the truck had another motor and trans put in out of a wrecked vehicle w/ lower miles but im not sure if they used the right dipstick. everytime i check the oil level its never touching the stick and it takes over 2 quarts everytime. but no leaks its not in the water either and doesnt smoke during or after startup i have no idea where its goin
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Originally Posted by PKRWUD
Pick up a universal dipstick at your local auto parts store. Change the oil and filter, but only add 5 quarts of oil. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes, then shut it off and let it sit for a couple hours. Insert the dipstick, and where ever the oil comes to, stamp a mark into the dipstick. That is your new 1 quart down mark. Add a quart, and in an hour or so, check the dipstick again. Stamp another mark at the new oil level. That will be your new full mark.