07-14-2020, 04:18 PM | #15 |
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So, I too was sick of the dipstick and thought I had a solution. Never panned out: I filed and polished the non-hatched section to a mirror finish thinking it would be like the old chrome sticks. It’s no easier to read than the matte aluminum stock version.
What I have found that works is to not fully seat the dipstick, instead stopping at the o-ring. This will leave it 3/8” above fully inserted, and a “full” reading is then midway in the hatched area. At least this way, you’re looking for a full line on the flat, as opposed to round upper portion above hatched area.
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I guess I am the odd man out. I don't mind it a bit. Easy to read under the fluorescent lights in the garage.
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07-14-2020, 07:19 PM | #17 |
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07-15-2020, 07:11 AM | #19 |
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Glad someone posted this, it reminded me to go and check my oil level before I started it yesterday. :-)
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07-15-2020, 07:46 AM | #20 |
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I find that wearing one of those headlamps when I'm checking the dipstick makes it pretty easy.
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07-15-2020, 08:17 AM | #21 |
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As another person posted, I can definitely read the markings way better with LED lighting rather than florescent of incandescent.
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07-15-2020, 08:38 AM | #22 |
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This thread surprised me, I've never had a problem with the stock dipstick.
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07-15-2020, 09:49 AM | #23 |
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I went out to the garage and just checked the oil. Sorry guys, I just don't get it. Dip stick is easy to pull out and push in and no difficulty at all reading the oil level. I check the oil in all my vehicles the same way. They sit all night and I pull the stick. No need to even wipe it off.
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07-15-2020, 11:59 AM | #25 |
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I don't have an issue with the dipstick but it may be another reason why people buy challengers as they have the flat metal type that some like. Like others have posted I have a led head lamp that is 1000 lumen on high lasts 6 hrs on high 35 hours on low when new simply awesome to work with and has a 7yr warranty.
https://www.ledlenserusa.com/collect...14r-2-headlamp
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I was joking but glad someone noticed lol
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