I have yet to get an accurate reading on this thing. Each time it registers a different level and rarely yields a consistent level. I will drive for a few minutes, turn the car off and wait an hour to read the level. I'll take the car for a spin, park it in the SAME spot and wait the same amount of time and I'll get a different level. Is there a reason why this happens? Any fullproof ways to get an accurate reading? Im consistent all the time but I cant say the same for the dipstick. Anyone else?

 

it can't suck any worse than the VQ30 dipstick, that's for sure.

Nissan doesn't quite understand the concept of making the dipstick STRAIGHT.

 

it should always give you same reading. How much is it off by?

 

i only get the same reading when I consistently pull it out a few times in a row. Only time its different is when I will drive for a few minutes, turn the car off and wait an hour to read the level...I'll take the car for a spin, park it in the SAME spot and wait the same amount of time and I'll get a different level <---- should not happen.

Its never off by A LOT but a noticeable amount...

 

That's one area Nissan needs major improvement

 

high 5 to irish.. i always get confused sticking my dipstick back.. like wtf.. sumtimes i just wanna grab a hammer n beat that sh*t straight lol

 

^^ VQ35HR

 

Trust me, It's not just You. Nissan Dipstick FTMFL

btw Nismology; you suck! that's the best mod ever!

 

Looks pretty damn straight to me ^^^^

 

It's sad, my 93's dipstick is fairly accurate, but my 03's is horrible. My readings are always random on it too. Horrible design that should be recalled.

 

Ok, maybe I should've clarified. The image I posted is of a VQ35HR. Just to show that not all nissan dipstick designs stink.


P.S. @ recalls due to bad dipstick design.

 

psssshh, don't even bother wasting your time, if you can feel any warmth from the timing cover it's useless, you've got to let it sit over night or at least a couple hours to get an accurate reading.

 

but for some strange reason the level is always the same when I let the car sit for half an hour compared to overnight...I dunno

Im assuming you guys have the same problem?

 

I guess they did improve since VQ30

 

How many more retarded oil threads is this guy going to start?

 

Thanks for the pointless response. For some reason I knew you were going to say that. Obviously quite a few people have the same problem with the dipstick. And fyi I can't even get an accurate reading so thats why I asked...I wanted to know if its a problem w/ mine in particular of if the problem was more prevalent.

if its retarded then dont waste your time responding to it...how does that sound?

 

Dont come in here if you dont have anything positive to say

 

1000...free country!

 

The inaccuracies of the dipstick has been covered numerous times for years now. This isn't an issue isolated to 5.5 gens. And SLVRMAXX in particular continually starts new threads regarding topics about his dipstick that have already been discussed. It's like eating vomit. In truth, I stopped coming to the 5th gen forums on a regular basis because of the lack of insightful threads. After a few weeks I come back only to find MORE dipstick and oil threads by none other than SLVRMAXX. STOP EATING VOMIT

 

I think the OP is just paranoid at this point.

 

PM me if you wish but stop turning the thread into a drama session. I came in to get responses from other people who may have the same problem. You seem to be the only one with a problem with this. I would never spam up your thread so please refrain from doing so on mine...as tempting as it may be. Before you come in here flaming me, post in every suspension/spring+ strut thread and say the same thing since obviously those topics have been previously discussed.

I dont have to explain anything to you but if I remember correctly the only other one I made was in the fluids and lubricants section and b/c of the few replies and members who visit that section, I decided to post it here.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=525731

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=526404

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=527185

All within two weeks of each other. OCD anyone?
/thread

 

First, two of those links don't even work...

Second, stop spending so much time worrying about other peoples' threads. After a very quick search, I see that one of the last threads you posted in the 5th gen forum was "does anyone have a preference when it comes to aftermarket brake pads? "

Like that subject hasn't been discussed TO DEATH already

You know what they say about people who live in glass houses......

 

I don't

 

dam I did not relize this but I knew I did not like how my o1 stick was.

 

I think people make too much of a big deal about the whole dipstick thing. Just let the engine sit for 10-20 minutes before taking a reading. Is that sooooo hard to do?

 

Apparently so...

 

Also, you DO realize you're supposed to wipe the oil off the dipstick the first time you remove it then reinsert it for an accurate reading, right?

 

What a concept.

 

wow...I cant believe you just asked that ..ofcourse! and dont assume I dont allow 10-20 minutes for the oil to settle b/c thats one of the most basic things one should know.

flat surface and always 2+ hours to give the oil time to settle....All I wanted to know was why I get different readings all the time when checked under the same consistent conditions.

 

Actually, I'm aware of all of these concepts. I've had my car sit for over 2 hours AND i've gotten 2 other family members involved (among which one is a service tech at a dealership, he SHOULD know how to check oil, and the other being a mechanical engineer, both of which whom I used to race karts with; nevertheless i think we are more than adequately qualified to check a dipstick) My dad thought I was being an idiot. . .til he went out and tried checking, cleaning, and rechecking it like 4 times. First words out of his mouth...

"I See what you mean."

Thus, I am justified in my agreement to the claim that the VQ35DE dipstick sucks ***** hardcore.

 

So, thread closed, it's not the OP, the DS just sucks, I guess. I added a 1/4 qt yesterday re: my reading of said sucking DS. Maybe I shouldn't have. Too late now.

 

I noticed a few comments about the VQ30 dipstick sucking too. Mine is fine, and gives a consistent reading every time. The one issue I had was when I first got the car, the dipstick was in backwards... and you know the oil wil read waaay higher on the back of this dipstick than it will on the front (i dont know why) and i thought I had way too much oil in there.. then I realized I just had to turn it around... genius.. lol

 

It's not the best design out there, but I've never had a major problem with getting the readings I need. I suppose some "special" people need to be accomodated.



So who's going to be the first to redesign it?!.................

 

I wish you guys would see how drastic my readings are sometimes...its nothing slight

 

I would like to see an aftermarket dipstick actually. I stood in a Murray's for like 10 minutes contemplating if the chrome chevy DS accessory they had would fit. I also think this is a relevant topic to be discussing, since it could mislead people to think they are burning oil.

 

After market Dipstick...I wonder how many horses I can get from that.....Kidding, kidding

 

I'm only getting accurate readings after the car sits overnight.

Also, I noticed it is easier to read oil level if you flip the stick over. (when the handle points to teh front of the car.)

 

don't throw stones if you live in a glass house.

as for the dipstick reading. The curvature takes on oil and covers the dipstick from top to bottom everytime you pull it out. However if you look closely, there is a border where it suddenly goes from thick to thin oil. its pretty faint and you have to look closely but it gives me an accurate reading everytime. Hope that helps.

 

agreed...i never had problems reading the stick when sat for 8+ hours...