Short dip sticked ?
cesssna10
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Big Canoe Ga
If you indeed put 6.5 quarts in the car, then I don't see any way it would read a full quart low. Some owners have reported that with 6.5 quarts in it may read about a 1/2 quart low, but that seems to be the exception rather than the rule. I know on my '03, 6.5 quarts hits the full mark right on the spot.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Middletown CT
I just changed oil for the first time in my new used 2001 Zo6. I put in the recommended 6.5 quarts but the dip stick shows I'm one quart low? I haven't measured the stick (how long should it be) but it is in a twisted condition. Could it have been messed with or?????? I'm not going to add more until I hear from someone about this.
The overall length including the pull ring of the 2001-4 dipstick is 28". and will protrude from the correct tube 2 3/4" (approx.)
The overall length of the 1999 and 2000 dipstick is 26" and protrudes about 2 7/8" (approx.) from the tube.
If you put the 1999/2000, stick in the 2001-2004 tube it will only extend about 3/4" from the bottom of the tube.
I think there is a different part for the '97 and '9 models as well, but I don't have that one.
Last edited by Greg_E; Jul 9, 2014 at 08:53 PM.
