can someone do me a favor please

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 3, 2011

today i was changing my oil and i bought a new dipstick to replace my old/broken one. since it was down in the dipstick tube about 1-2 inches, i had to cut the tube to remove it and forgot to get a measurement to compensate for the lost length, can someone give me a measurement of how long their dipstick tube is from the block to the open part.

robtheturbopric · Sep 3, 2011

why did you cut the tube it un bolts from block. but hey we all make mistakes id just go pick up a new tube while your at it.

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 3, 2011

i didn't have time to play, i was an hour late for work, i will pick up a new one because i had to cut it, but if i can just compensate for it and not see any negatives (dont see why i would) then ill just leave it.

edit - i also tried to unbolt it, i took out the 12mm above the alternator but it wouldn't budge.

907gs-t · Sep 3, 2011

I'd just replace your's with this:STM - SPRUNG OIL DIPSTICK | 90-99 DSM

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 3, 2011

not spending $55 for a dipstick, i've already bought an universal adjustable one, i just need to know the length of the tube from block to opening.

Anubis_4_99 · Sep 3, 2011

why not measure what you cut. add that to your current length and bobs your uncle.

that should get you within a 1/16th to an 1/8th depending on the thickness of what you used to cut it. hopefully no shavings got in your oil.

6damian6 · Sep 3, 2011

Or you could just drain the oil, fill up with new oil (i put in 5 qt) then you'll know where its full on your new dipstick.

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 3, 2011

Anubis_4_99 said:
why not measure what you cut. add that to your current length and bobs your uncle.

that should get you within a 1/16th to an 1/8th depending on the thickness of what you used to cut it. hopefully no shavings got in your oil.

it was a choppy cut using tin snips and pliers to bend it down then cut off the excess, so what i cut off, idk.

my oil was drained when i did it, like i said, it was in the middle of the oil change when i needed to get my dipstick out.

i'd rather not put in more oil than needed, and have a functional dipstick.

1990AWD · Sep 3, 2011

you may just have to cough up the money for a new OEM and call it a day.

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 3, 2011

no, i dont have to, my dipstick adjusts to different sizes, i just need to know the length of the dipstick tube, that's why i asked if someone would be nice enough to measure theirs for me from the top to where it meets the block.

Paching · Sep 3, 2011

6damian6 said:
Or you could just drain the oil, fill up with new oil (i put in 5 qt) then you'll know where its full on your new dipstick.

Just don't forget to start your engine so that the filter fills up, use a dremmel or hacksaw to mark full, use the measurement on the dipstick to figure your low oil mark and don't let any body change your oil. I don't know if I'd trust anybodys measurements :aha:

dsmdream · Sep 3, 2011

Its dark and raining so it was a quick measurement but should work. I went from the block to the bend then from the bend to the top which comes out to 12.5 inches. Hope this helps

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 4, 2011

thank you, i dont get off work till about 12 but ill go and do this tomorrow.

russ96gst · Sep 4, 2011

Using a standard tape measure, measuring from the underside of the dipstick with the concave of the tape measure against the tube it comes out to 13 1/4"m inches from the block to the top of the tube.

jdigitty · Sep 4, 2011

You going to get different numbers from different people. I would do like said above, put about 4q in start the car for a second so you get oil in the filter. Let it sit for a min or two mark that oil line as low oil line then add the other 1q start car let sit mark that as full line.

V12 Killa · Sep 4, 2011

I can measure the tube (have a block in my garage with tube still intact) if I remember to later today

or you can always do the fill it up way.

my dreamt dsm · Sep 4, 2011

"Think with your dip stick Jimmy"

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 4, 2011

i'd rather do the measure and offset method. i've already added the oil to my car, i just need to adjust the stick, but i need a correct measurement, i've gotten 2 different answers already

Calan · Sep 4, 2011

Seriously... just buy an OEM dipstick/tube and do it RIGHT.

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 4, 2011

you all seem to have a lack of understanding here. what im looking for is cheaper/easier/smarter/ect. in every aspect than just buying a new tube. i understand they're cheap yes, but there is absolutely no difference if someone would give me a correct measurement.

Calan · Sep 4, 2011

zcoh2gdsm said:
what im looking for is cheaper/easier/smarter/ect. in every aspect than just buying a new tube.

No... you're looking for a hacked/ghetto/POS/etc. solution to an issue that takes $20 and 15 minutes to fix correctly.

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 4, 2011

or it could take me $0 and 15 minutes to fix correctly. they both do the same thing.

Nasty Dream · Sep 4, 2011

It's nighttime here or I'd do it, just for the sake of getting an average.

PS, Everyone measure your shaft.

zcoh2gdsm · Sep 4, 2011

i appreciate it, thanks.

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