It look like the stupid *** engineer who design this mess up not only two times but several trying to correct the length on this son of a gun. Twisted tip and bends all up on my **** is a big pain in the *** trying to check my oil. DAMMMMMMM IT!!!!! Why don't they just start over fresh with a new one, yah dam Dipstick *** engineer. Who the hell wants a mangled *** stick to check your vidal fluids with. You have to be skilled to pull that dam thing out as it is. Dammm. Like having sex the first time for crying out loud. So Frustrating. "Why the hell it so tight honey" "Why you dripping every where babe" "Why your **** all wringgled and cocki ... ****....Dam..."

 

Yep, that sums it all up.At least they changed it for the 07 models.

 

since my Z never use a drop of oil, i only check between oil change every 3500 to 5000 miles or so.
a dipstick is a dipstick and is a dipstick....when your looking into the dipstick barrel, what the hell is the difference?

 

Yeah that dipstick sucks! I cant stand checking my oil.

 

Sorry, my bad!

 

same thing with the VQ30 Maximas. HORRIBLE!

 

i think it was the same idiot that designed the dipstick on the ka24de.....it sits right next to a lot of hot **** and has to be turned the right way or it wont go back down.

 

2003 dipstick FTL...

 

so the changed the 07 dipstick? i noticed its in the front but no curves????
my 04 accrod had an excellent dipstick..lol

 

once you've taken it out alot and with more practice you'll become a pro at it

 

I know exactly what you're talking about. Sorta like adjusting your walnuts - a a quick tug to the right, so know one sees you struggling

 

Nissan should of done what BMW did and do away with the dipstick all together.

 

uhhhh... no.

 

This has been covered a 100 times ----Yes, the stick is hard to read. Yes also too, if you are patient and chk your oil in the morn and read the side of the stick without the markings, you will succeed at getting a reading.

Point is ---Calm down and relaxe, and a design oversite in the stick becomes less of a reason for a ruined day

 

Is the indication still correct? I always thought the oil got on that side from the rediculous travel path of the dipstick...

 

+1
i always check in the morning before cranking the engine.

 

You know how you can tell if someone spends too much time on this site? When they reply "This have been cover 100 times" Man, as weeks, months, years go by, Its deleted to save room so you can ask more. Its a cycle trend just like everything in this world. Cycle, cyle and recycled.

The dip stick is difficult to pull out and put back in. The reading isn't so bad except all the tugging affects the sloppy reading which can be frustrating. I agree with you to check it in the morning when everything is completly settled.

 

Seems to me that the indicator side of the stick drags on the way up --hence, poor reading. Yes, the indication is still correct

 

What's deleted to make more room?

 

Well ---I will tell you one thing that is deleted---If I FI a Z, I will take out the little dipstick guide and bend the stick for clearence.

Now THATS a B!itch if your not used to it....Stabbin that 3/16 hole