@()*#^ dipstick - Page 2

Aug 7, 2006 | 12:53 AM

#26

RotrDoc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue87Sport

The only difference with the Renesis in the RX-8 is that the whole engine is lower and further back in the car. Its the price you pay for the excellent handling.

Thanks for your perspective. I'll remember this every time I struggle with fishing the dipstick back into the hole. Maybe I'll just "zooooom" instead of muttering.

Aug 7, 2006 | 01:20 AM

#27

BunnyGirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SethSpeed

Well...I think we all agree. Without some sort of light shining on the dipstick tube it is difficult to see. So everyone please find a little mini -ight with a clip or magnetic that you can set up in the engine compartment when you check the oil and to Mazda - please install an engine compartment light

Oh, if it's during the daytime and not starting to get dark I don't have a problem. I generally only have a problem when I check it at work in the parking garage since it is isn't very bright in there.

Aug 7, 2006 | 09:34 AM

#28

ArthurY

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Originally Posted by NoTears316

I've never had a problem with it. Perhaps you should wash your car more...

> my shirt had dust prints everywhere.

may I suggest that, too?

Seriously, I did not have any issue with what you brought out.

Aug 7, 2006 | 09:38 AM

#29

BlueSky

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From: OC

Not only do I need to use a flashlight, but I also put on a black glove for reaching down there. You're supposed to check the oil after you've driven it around for a while so some of the tubes and things around the dipstick are pretty hot.

Aug 7, 2006 | 09:42 AM

#30

Aseras

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i can live with the dipstick... how about the oil filter? a remote mount would be nice. I'm getting by by stuffing the whole area full of paper towels on every change...

Aug 7, 2006 | 11:35 AM

#31

captain mercury

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I cant find the hole!
put some hair around it.

Aug 7, 2006 | 11:45 AM

#32

ZoomZoomH

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the dipstick is fine

Aug 7, 2006 | 01:31 PM

#33

BlueSky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by captain mercury

I cant find the hole!
put some hair around it.

why must you spin everything into something perverted?

Aug 7, 2006 | 08:21 PM

#34

AdRoCK3217

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Actually...this gives me a wonderful idea. Tomorrow, I'm going to start brainstorming locations on an oil light.

Aug 7, 2006 | 08:39 PM

#35

Clavius

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From: South of Boston, MA

I dont mind the placement of the dipstick, though when the engine is even somewhat hot oi forget about it. The top of my dipstick has a yellow plastic grip handle so its easy to find usualy around dusk.. at night time forget it without a decent street light. I was surprised though there was no lamp in the car even my shytty 85' dodge aries station wagon had one lol.. but 'eh whateva I shall live.

Now I just have to wait for that annoying foam to come back and get a new dipstick which I found via a TsB search. I still wish to find the previous owner of my car and beat him senseless!