Oil dip stick - Page 2

Vigilante375 · 07-28-2019, 05:46 PM

I don't understand why GM decided to use this dip stick. What was wrong with the tried and true old one?

LT4Greg · 07-28-2019, 07:07 PM

I check mine like Canadian ZL1 does and haven’t had any problem seeing the level on the dipstick. It’s not rocket science folks!

Alain · 07-28-2019, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian ZL1

If Phastek doesn't have no one has it... :(

https://www.phastekperformance.com/s...+stick&Submit=

Like what the others have mentioned reading the dip stick sucks because it doesn't instill confidence you are getting an accurate reading. I always check oil level next day without starting the car. For the most part I am satisfied with the reading as I check it 2 or 3 times just to make sure it shows the same result.

That’s a dipstick cover, for the handle I’m assuming. How does that help improve the accuracy of the reading ?

Canadian ZL1 · 07-28-2019, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alain

That’s a dipstick cover, for the handle I’m assuming. How does that help improve the accuracy of the reading ?

Correct...I was just pointing out Phastek does not have the actual dip stick.

viurniel · 07-28-2019, 09:29 PM

The dipstick is garbage.

Trochoidal · 07-28-2019, 10:52 PM

Braided cable and a couple of plastic components probably saved GM lots of money across all platforms.

I like it when my neighbor comes over to ask me why it looks like I’m starting a lawn mower after an oil change. I’m sure it looks that way with the amount of times I like to confirm the oil level.

07-28-2019, 07:07 PM	#16
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	I check mine like Canadian ZL1 does and haven’t had any problem seeing the level on the dipstick. It’s not rocket science folks! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-28-2019, 10:52 PM	#20
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Braided cable and a couple of plastic components probably saved GM lots of money across all platforms. I like it when my neighbor comes over to ask me why it looks like I’m starting a lawn mower after an oil change. I’m sure it looks that way with the amount of times I like to confirm the oil level. __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

07-28-2019, 05:46 PM	#15
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,419	I don't understand why GM decided to use this dip stick. What was wrong with the tried and true old one?

07-28-2019, 09:29 PM	#19
viurniel @viurniel Drives: 19 ZLE A10, 15 2SS, 90 300ZXTT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 409	The dipstick is garbage.

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