Joehnn

Anyone replace the cheapa$$ plastic dipstick in their xB yet?

Where did you buy it and how much was it?

Thanks.

and yes I did a search.

ltj42884

why did you post this 4 times?

VanillaRice

What's wrong with it? I mean, it's just a dipstick right? Does a metal one serve an advantage over a plastic one or something?

kacosta

the echo one might be metal there are no echos in my shop
to compare to if i find one i will post dont stress over the
crappy plastic stick hey our intake manifolds are plastic too
but on an intake that is an accepted practice i agree the dipstick is kinda cheesey

SWF_05_tC

Because the server got lagged up and made an error. It happens frequently.

Joehnn

Right. I alerted the moderators to this and told them to delete the other 3. :oops:

I deleted extras.

Joehnn

I have a fear (possibly unfounded) that a few years down the road it may break. Now wouldn't that be a mess. :?

Scott17

No, not really.

kacosta

the new plastics are amazeing dont worry

rotarycolt

I'm sure it wasn't replaced with the plastic one for cost alone. The color helps the eyes focus on the oil level a little better than the metal counterparts.

Joehnn

That is a good point.

boilerman

Not for my old eyes. I changed the oil and could only really detect the level of the new oil by touch.

nest

I agree. What advantage could there be to a metal one. It's not as if the usual strip of tin is some kind of expensive status symbol or even a sign of quality. The bright yellow plastic one works just fine for me.

:?

chadfo

I think it's easier to read the against the yellow. My only reservation is the quality and that's only because I had a bad experience with a yellow plastic handle on the dipstick in my wife's car. The handle was yellow plastic and the blade was metal. One day after owning the car for about 3 years or so I attempted to check the oil and ended up with just a handle in my hand and a disptick stuck in it's shaft. I did manage to get it out by drilling into it and wedging something in the hole to pry it out. The dealer was shocked I retrieved it. He said most people have to replace the entire assemply. Enough ranting. I just hope the plastic is better quality. It is Toyota so I'm sure it is.

nest

The Toyota one is a one piece design too, as I remember and the plastic is pretty pliable. I suspect it will last as long or longer than the rest of the car. I can't really see being too concerned about this.

Old_Punk

You can get a black market JDM dipstick made from unobtainium. Only $837. Be the first one on your block.

Joehnn

Does this one give you more horsepower?

Old_Punk

No, but it makes your ____ bigger. Or is it that it makes you a bigger ____. I'm not that good at translating Japanese.

nest

W3RD

Joehnn

It must be makes you a bigger ____, because they don't have big ____ in JDM land.