koda2000
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one more time.. i have a 2001 xls, rwd, 4.0 SOCH, auto trans. i can't figure out what the deal is w/my engine oil dipstick.
this engine is supposed to take 5 quarts of oil w/filter. when i change the oil, 5 qts drains out (includes filter) and i put 5 qts back in. according to my dipstick i am way overfilled. i'm talking 1.5" to 2" over what my dipstick indicates as FULL/MAX. i've seen posts about minor differences in dipstick length and about needing to remove the dipstick when draining oil. this doesn't explain my problem. before i lay out $25 for a replacement dipstick (fomoco part #6750) or $35 to replace the dipstick and tube, i'd like to be sure it's the correct one. can anyone provide me with correct dipstick measurement/markings/part#? i know the dipstick can't be too long because it doesn't hit the bottom of the oil pan when inserted. i always put in the 5 qts of oil and believe this to be the correct quantity, i've added a new full mark to my dipstick, but it just drives me crazy and it's confusing for anyone else checking the oil.
thanks in advance for your input
this engine is supposed to take 5 quarts of oil w/filter. when i change the oil, 5 qts drains out (includes filter) and i put 5 qts back in. according to my dipstick i am way overfilled. i'm talking 1.5" to 2" over what my dipstick indicates as FULL/MAX. i've seen posts about minor differences in dipstick length and about needing to remove the dipstick when draining oil. this doesn't explain my problem. before i lay out $25 for a replacement dipstick (fomoco part #6750) or $35 to replace the dipstick and tube, i'd like to be sure it's the correct one. can anyone provide me with correct dipstick measurement/markings/part#? i know the dipstick can't be too long because it doesn't hit the bottom of the oil pan when inserted. i always put in the 5 qts of oil and believe this to be the correct quantity, i've added a new full mark to my dipstick, but it just drives me crazy and it's confusing for anyone else checking the oil.
thanks in advance for your input
