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Old 02-01-2016, 07:51 PM
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Default Oil dipstick lenght?

I know it sounds gay but I'm still questioning my dipstick.
The manual is very clear on the capacity of the VQ: 5 qts. with filter.
Since my garage is not level I let the car cool off a few hours somewhere flat. Dipstick read about 80% full right after dumping in 5 qts of Rotella T6 5W40 and a new K&N filter. I'm starting to think my dipstick is off another motor?
Old 02-01-2016, 08:46 PM
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Top it off. Simple
Old 02-02-2016, 03:09 AM
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sounds like a personal problem...

are u using the just the Rotella jug?...because that is not 5qts (at last the ones available around here)
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My HR will not read the correct oil level unless it is left overnight.

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OP: What year is your car? The motor changed size in 2007.
Old 02-02-2016, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jv350z
sounds like a personal problem...
are u using the just the Rotella jug?...because that is not 5qts (at last the ones available around here)
For sure it's turning into personal stuff! Yes, I know the Rotella is 4 qts so I always add 1 extra. Thanks for mentioning, usually oil companies sell 5 qts jugs.

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My HR will not read the correct oil level unless it is left overnight.
Maybe a few hours isn't enough, I'll try leaving it overnight and see.

Originally Posted by zakmartin
OP: What year is your car? The motor changed size in 2007.
I'm on a 04 vq35de nonrevup.

By the way there are 2 dipstick types:
11140AM603 : 03-04 350Z http://www.nissanpartsforyou.com/oe-...603?origin=pla
11140AC70A : 05-07 350Z http://www.nissanpartsforyou.com/oe-...70A?origin=pla

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