keithvmx1200 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I went to check my oil today for the first time. I had no problem pulling it out and the oil did look a bit dark so wiped it off and tried to put it back in to check the level but unlike with the wife I could not find the hole no matter how hard I tried. I then got a torch to see if I could see the hole still no luck as even with my torch I could see nothing so had to spend another ten min trying to get the dipstick back in and after a lot of pushing and prodding I managed to slip it in but did not want to pull it back out again in case it would not go in again, and also does the 350Z have the longest dipstick on any car or am I the biggest dipstick of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Discussed to death, it utter turd. You're not alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 What Craig said ^ Make sure it's back in properly and not wedged somewhere else or there will be oil every where, have a look in the daylight buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The dipstick is the best reason to upgrade to a HR engined Z. I could never get an repeated reading so that's why I changed the oil every 6 months to be sure. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It's a rubbish design but once you become familiar with it, it's easy enough to live with for regular checks (i.e. leaving it over night and checking it in the AM when stone cold). I initially found consistent readings have been tricky but can't say I have had a problem actally hitting the hole (ooo err). For me the most frustrating thing is trying to get a reading if you're in the middle of a trip, I wanted to check mine the other day at a service station as the oil light flashed on for a split second on an uphill pull, totally impossible to get a reading without waiting an hour for it to settle down, then dipping a good dozen times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Always best to dip first thing in the morning. Get a torch and see where the hole is before you pull it out if your not sure then your`ll know where to put it back. Check on regular mileage count of say 500 or a 1000 and then you will never run out. ITS CALLED MAINTENANCE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It's a rubbish design but once you become familiar with it, it's easy enough to live with for regular checks (i.e. leaving it over night and checking it in the AM when stone cold). I initially found consistent readings have been tricky but can't say I have had a problem actally hitting the hole (ooo err). For me the most frustrating thing is trying to get a reading if you're in the middle of a trip, I wanted to check mine the other day at a service station as the oil light flashed on for a split second on an uphill pull, totally impossible to get a reading without waiting an hour for it to settle down, then dipping a good dozen times I'm sure you did, but please say you have topped up?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It's a rubbish design but once you become familiar with it, it's easy enough to live with for regular checks (i.e. leaving it over night and checking it in the AM when stone cold). I initially found consistent readings have been tricky but can't say I have had a problem actally hitting the hole (ooo err). ^^This. It is a rubbish design but once you get used to it you should be fine. If you have a good look where the dipstick goes there is actually a V-shape ramp to help guide you towards the dipstick entry hole. I find it easiest to have my torch handy and haven't had a problem checking my oil since I've employed this technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It's a rubbish design but once you become familiar with it, it's easy enough to live with for regular checks (i.e. leaving it over night and checking it in the AM when stone cold). I initially found consistent readings have been tricky but can't say I have had a problem actally hitting the hole (ooo err). For me the most frustrating thing is trying to get a reading if you're in the middle of a trip, I wanted to check mine the other day at a service station as the oil light flashed on for a split second on an uphill pull, totally impossible to get a reading without waiting an hour for it to settle down, then dipping a good dozen times I'm sure you did, but please say you have topped up?!! Didn't need to top up, the very brief flash of the light was just the combination of the very steep incline and the fierce acceleration. I checked the level then (many many many times) and since then (properly from cold) all good. I also knew that it was just short of MAX when checked three days before my trip (at my regular Sat AM check) and there wasn't any on the driveway or in the engine bay, so it would have had to have shat out about 5 litres in three days without leaving a trace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGT4 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) The dipstick is the best reason to upgrade to a HR engined Z. I could never get an repeated reading so that's why I changed the oil every 6 months to be sure. Enjoy ...or buy a decent lcd torch for a tenner myself? flat surface, leave couple of hours then read side of dipstick that makes most sense ie not the one that trails all the way up with oil.... Edited December 19, 2014 by KUGT4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justthejedi Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yep it's a bloody nightmare, I use an LED torch with the left hand and guide it in with the right hand. Fnar....fnar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithvmx1200 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thank you all its nice to know I am not a complete dipstick after all. Regards keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 its a pain, but its not that hard... just did mine, its a lot easier in daylight and you can see where it needs to be inserted, and then its just a matter of getting the ridges in. but really its not that hard... 5 minutes, two dips showing oil to be exactly on the full line (as it should be, only serviced a month ago) job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGT4 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 80 miles a day daily driver - topping up with around 3/4 litre every couple of week to avoid block running dry.... ...so used to checking level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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