Katy Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 For the first time since I bought the 350Z last week, I thought I'd check my oil levels. Now I know why it's called a 'dipstick'. Likely after the retard that invented it. Is that a comedy dipstick in my car, or is that bendy afterthought supposed to accurately reflect how much oil is in my engine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah 350z Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Nissan sure did have an off day when they made that didn't they... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) Class bit of japanese bendy metal.....lol I find the best time to dip the oil is before you start in the morning after its sat all night. That way you seem to get a decent reading as the oils thicker and stays on the dip stick. Edited June 30, 2013 by gsexr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 It's not how bendy the stick is, it's how you dip it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I have a 370Z and mines, fine. So elaborate please..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Its not that bad, but it aunt that great either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 I have a 370Z and mines, fine. So elaborate please..... Lucky you... Just a problem for us paupers then?? It's just kind of difficult to curl the dipstick into the hole and out again without smearing it all up the side, hence making any reading you think you've got, invalid. Thanks gsexr, I did exactly what you said and I 'think' the oil level is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 It is quite a knack to get it in and out without making a mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Mine's very tricky as the guide seems off center and the 1st time i tried to put it back it snagged, part in and part out not fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Aslong as the engine is stone cold its very simple to take a reading and it won't smear the oil. Yes it's the best design but its perfectly capable of taking an accurate reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 also check in the morning , you get two dips then after that oil is dragged up the dip pipe and you dont get a decent reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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