Oil Looks Uneven On Dipstick
03-18-18, 09:07 AM
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A modification that some people have used, myself included is to use sandpaper/emery paper or a file and carefuly sand/file the flat metal area between the two dimples. I found that afterwards a more accurate reading can be taken.
nearly every other auto manufacturer uses a rough surface on their dipstick in order to allow the oil to adhere to so as it is easier to read. Toyota/lexus had to do it differently, the same issue exists when trying to read a 2008 corolla.
nearly every other auto manufacturer uses a rough surface on their dipstick in order to allow the oil to adhere to so as it is easier to read. Toyota/lexus had to do it differently, the same issue exists when trying to read a 2008 corolla.
03-18-18, 09:20 AM
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Dude- you really don't need a link or video to do this. Just remove the dipstick, wipe it dry, take some 1000 grit sandpaper/emerycloth rub down the area in question to roughen it up. Then wipe it clean, and replace. Simple!
03-18-18, 10:09 PM
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Thanks, I will do just that. I don’t necessarily need a link I was just wondering if there was one.
03-26-18, 06:43 PM
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I just have one more question. Now that my dipstick is accurate I am noticing all of my oil readings are about a quarter inch (front side) to a half inch (back side) above the full line. I gave my mechanic 7 quarts of oil and told him to fill it with only 6.5 quarts but it seems like he just ignored my request and filled it with all 7 quarts anyways. I am going to drain .5 quarts but I want to know if .5 over is going to be a problem for this engine as I have been driving it semi hard recently.
03-27-18, 12:16 AM
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A modification that some people have used, myself included is to use sandpaper/emery paper or a file and carefuly sand/file the flat metal area between the two dimples. I found that afterwards a more accurate reading can be taken.
nearly every other auto manufacturer uses a rough surface on their dipstick in order to allow the oil to adhere to so as it is easier to read. Toyota/lexus had to do it differently, the same issue exists when trying to read a 2008 corolla.
nearly every other auto manufacturer uses a rough surface on their dipstick in order to allow the oil to adhere to so as it is easier to read. Toyota/lexus had to do it differently, the same issue exists when trying to read a 2008 corolla.
Ive been having the same issue with my oil. Thanks for this suggestion, immm try it and hopefully solves the issue like original poster .
03-27-18, 09:28 AM
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Both. The readings are still above the full mark when the oil is warm but the level is just slightly less on each side of the dipstick (front and back) vs when checking cold. At worst it’s a half inch over full line (cold)...is that a big deal for the 2gr-fse? It’s probably not as I’ve only driven it a few hundred miles like this but like I said I’ve been driving it sort of hard and i get worried and obsess over these things 
03-27-18, 09:31 AM
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Both. The readings are still above the full mark when the oil is warm but the level is just slightly less on each side of the dipstick (front and back) vs when checking cold. At worst it’s a half inch over full line (cold)...is that a big deal for the 2gr-fse? It’s probably not as I’ve only driven it a few hundred miles like this but like I said I’ve been driving it sort of hard and i get worried and obsess over these things
03-27-18, 10:45 AM
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Both. The readings are still above the full mark when the oil is warm but the level is just slightly less on each side of the dipstick (front and back) vs when checking cold. At worst it’s a half inch over full line (cold)...is that a big deal for the 2gr-fse? It’s probably not as I’ve only driven it a few hundred miles like this but like I said I’ve been driving it sort of hard and i get worried and obsess over these things
03-27-18, 10:56 AM
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Just drain it from the oil filter housing. Then just bring it back up till the full mark. You'll probly loose about 3/4 QT give or take. You could try the square plug first, but most likely it's siezed up if hasn't been removed in awhile. The only option is to fully remove the full cap all together.
03-27-18, 11:23 AM
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