Dip Stick Burnt
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Dip Stick Burnt
I noticed today my oil dip stick has burned oil in the middle of the stick. I assume it is because of the location of the dip stick and any oil on the stick in that area will get very hot.
Also, the C5 oil dip stick is very flimsy compared to the C4 dip stick.
Also, the C5 oil dip stick is very flimsy compared to the C4 dip stick.
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From: Buffalo Grove Illinois
My C5 dip stick is burnt in the middle as well and I only have 20K on the clock!
I was very disappointed the first time I pulled the dip stick on my C5. Complete junk compared to the dip stick in my 97 Cobra, which is a cable with a weighted end. here is a picture.
I'd say the Cobra dipstick would be more accurate because if the bends twists and turns in the C5 dip stick get distorted at all, there goes the accuracy. A good aftermarket mod would be to steal the Cobra's design.
I was very disappointed the first time I pulled the dip stick on my C5. Complete junk compared to the dip stick in my 97 Cobra, which is a cable with a weighted end. here is a picture.
I'd say the Cobra dipstick would be more accurate because if the bends twists and turns in the C5 dip stick get distorted at all, there goes the accuracy. A good aftermarket mod would be to steal the Cobra's design.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by davesbedroom
I'd say the Cobra dipstick would be more accurate because if the bends twists and turns in the C5 dip stick get distorted at all, there goes the accuracy.
