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Old Crank

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6. All the ones I've had are metal also.

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 09:14 AM

Oct 2024

Usually the oil tends to be darker than the Fluid Level indicator.
You pull out the stick after a short wait, on level ground, if the engine has been running, wipe it off, then reinsert it. Pull it out and the reading should be easy to see.

My two 67's were different from each other. The LandCruiser had a 7 quart sump plus 1.5 for the filter and hoses.
The Porsche had a dry sump mounted tot he right side of the rear fender and took 4 and the Fluid level Indicating device was in the filler cap.

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What's with the dipstick? [View all] Beatlelvr Oct 2024 OP

Most all the cars I've had have metal dipsticks. You wouldn't want paint on them getting into the engine somehow. MichMan Oct 2024 #1

I had to quit getting my oil changed at Walmart. They charged me for and did not do the last two oil changes ... marble falls Oct 2024 #2

Should be the color of oil. Be happy it's not black. brush Oct 2024 #3

All oil turns dark over time. MichMan Oct 2024 #4

Should change it regulary. Oil colored to dark brown is normal...' brush Oct 2024 #5

All the ones I've had are metal also. Old Crank Oct 2024 #6

Pretty soon you won't have to worry about it. cloudbase Oct 2024 #7

I Hate Sensors. usonian Oct 2024 #9

Good point! JohnnyRingo Oct 2024 #8

THIS is the reason dipsticks are the color of metal Best_man23 Oct 2024 #11

A suggestion that may help (assuming you might not know already) marked50 Oct 2024 #10