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SleepWarz · 03-22-2010, 02:09 PM

Is that the dipstick freaking SUCKS. It is a pita to use and 80% of the time you cant even see the oil on the freaking thing. I can take the no power passenger seat and whatever else, but man the dipstick design is terrible.

clg_98ta · 03-22-2010, 02:43 PM

It is difficult to get back in w/o bending. Must be a cheaper type of metal than most dipsticks.

rharp · 03-22-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Is that the dipstick freaking SUCKS. It is a pita to use and 80% of the time you cant even see the oil on the freaking thing. I can take the no power passenger seat and whatever else, but man the dipstick design is terrible.

rolnslo · 03-22-2010, 02:50 PM

I ran across the listing in the vendor's section this weekend and wondered who in the world would need this but there is obviously room for improvement over the stock design...

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1806

ron10 · 03-22-2010, 02:50 PM

thanks for the heads up.have not checked mine yet.

CamaroKen · 03-22-2010, 03:15 PM

I know what you mean, I get my oil changed at the dealership and after the first one, I noticed on my bill that it only read 6qts, so I took it back and informed them that it takes 9qts, so they pull out the dipstick and even they couldn't read it, they had 3 guys try to see where the oil was on the stick, then they realized that they should add at least 1qt. Make sure if you have others change the oil that they know this, I remind the dealership everytime. One time, I reminded them about the 9qts, I overheard them talking about it, and they only had 6qts ready to put in my car, then the tech came back in and had to get 2 more qts.

Chief Bob · 03-22-2010, 06:10 PM

8

molsonbrador · 03-22-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cap'n Bob

8

thank you.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-22-2010, 06:13 PM

Think with your dipstick Jimmy!

Ghost of Vincent Price · 03-22-2010, 06:13 PM

I never had a problem with the dipstick, I dont get it.

PAUL SS · 03-22-2010, 08:49 PM

You just can't hold it by the handle and push it back in, you have to use your other hand and guide/feed it in.

I also hate it when my oil is so clean I can't see it on the dipstick, but that can happen on any car that is well maintained.

No complaints from me.

PAUL SS · 03-22-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Think with your dipstick Jimmy!

That's a stupid ad. How many real people do you think are getting whacked with a dipstick because they saw this rediculous ad?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-22-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul SS

That's a stupid ad. How many real people do you think are getting whacked with a dipstick because they saw this rediculous ad?

Yes it is a really stupid commercial. Gosh, I hope no one would actually do that. I cringe every time I see those guys get hit. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

levi1922 · 03-22-2010, 09:05 PM

Ive yet to check my oil level with the dip stick, i always get it changed when the computer recommends it, is there any reason to?

03-22-2010, 02:09 PM	#1
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	My ONLY complaint. Is that the dipstick freaking SUCKS. It is a pita to use and 80% of the time you cant even see the oil on the freaking thing. I can take the no power passenger seat and whatever else, but man the dipstick design is terrible.

03-22-2010, 02:43 PM	#2
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	It is difficult to get back in w/o bending. Must be a cheaper type of metal than most dipsticks. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

03-22-2010, 02:50 PM	#4
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	I ran across the listing in the vendor's section this weekend and wondered who in the world would need this but there is obviously room for improvement over the stock design... http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1806 __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

03-22-2010, 06:10 PM	#7
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	8 __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

03-22-2010, 08:49 PM	#11
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	You just can't hold it by the handle and push it back in, you have to use your other hand and guide/feed it in. I also hate it when my oil is so clean I can't see it on the dipstick, but that can happen on any car that is well maintained. No complaints from me. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

03-22-2010, 02:50 PM	#5
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	thanks for the heads up.have not checked mine yet.

03-22-2010, 03:15 PM	#6
CamaroKen Drives: 2010 SIM SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 102	I know what you mean, I get my oil changed at the dealership and after the first one, I noticed on my bill that it only read 6qts, so I took it back and informed them that it takes 9qts, so they pull out the dipstick and even they couldn't read it, they had 3 guys try to see where the oil was on the stick, then they realized that they should add at least 1qt. Make sure if you have others change the oil that they know this, I remind the dealership everytime. One time, I reminded them about the 9qts, I overheard them talking about it, and they only had 6qts ready to put in my car, then the tech came back in and had to get 2 more qts.

03-22-2010, 06:13 PM	#9
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Think with your dipstick Jimmy!

03-22-2010, 06:13 PM	#10
Ghost of Vincent Price Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: underground Posts: 374	I never had a problem with the dipstick, I dont get it.

03-22-2010, 09:05 PM	#14
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	Ive yet to check my oil level with the dip stick, i always get it changed when the computer recommends it, is there any reason to? __________________

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