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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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I just got back from the dealer, getting service on my '04. While I was waiting, I took a look at the '07's. Besides the obviously cool dual intake, I saw the engine oil dipstick front and center. I pulled it out to see what craziness they designed this time, and to my surprise, it's about 2' long and STRAIGHT as an arrow, not some crazy bent **** like before, but straight. It goes in straight down, as well (i.e. no angle, just vertically straight down).

It seemed worth the mention!
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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finally! something simple and hopefully it'll work. haha
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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I have to battle with the damn thing evertime I check the oil, which I do very often because my Z loves to drink oil
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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^Yeah, it's real f#cking fun trying to document oil consumption using the dipstick when it has more twists than a Steven King novel...
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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The 07 dip stick is the best. So smooth to pull out and easy to get back in. Its nice and straight....
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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i don't borther checking my oil anymore...i could never get an accurate reading. You guys got any tips on how to get a more accurate reading?
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sokudo9l6
i don't borther checking my oil anymore...i could never get an accurate reading. You guys got any tips on how to get a more accurate reading?
i check my oil after my car has been sitting for a while, i.e overnight, then the oil dipstick is clean except for where the oil is. I just figure in the fact that there will be a lesser reading after the motor runs and the oil circulates thru the motor.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Is there a way to determine how many quarts low you are using the dip stick? I have an 03, and if I remember correctly... there isn't any marks on it to determine exactly how low or full my car is. Just one big mesh line with a letter on each end. Any suggestions?
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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lol nice i was to scared to pull my dip stick out cause i had a honda prelude and i just recently bought an 08 z and when i tried it was kinda snugged in there so i was like naw ill just leave it in there lol
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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I just bought mine but it seems its to long. Is this the right Part # 11140-JK20B or is it 1140-AC700?
I have an 03 Z with VQ35DE

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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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I have no problems with my 03.... You guys suck haha
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