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Fact or fiction: Is there another dipstick availiable for this engine other than the black one that is impossible to read? Heard there was a grey one somewhere. Checked with local ford dealer and said only one part # for this. thanks
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Do a search on dipstick. This has been a topic of conversation many times.
Mine just broke. T handle came off. Ordered a new one day before yesterday. Still haven't heard from dealer on new one. I hope it is gray. If not, I will paint the darn thing.
Mine just broke. T handle came off. Ordered a new one day before yesterday. Still haven't heard from dealer on new one. I hope it is gray. If not, I will paint the darn thing.
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I was thinking the same thing too
I'm supposed to keep a close eye on the oil level (early engine build mine is) but that "stick" is almost impossible to read. I going more on smell
I'll probably get cancer of the nose now!
Poco
I'm supposed to keep a close eye on the oil level (early engine build mine is) but that "stick" is almost impossible to read. I going more on smell
I'll probably get cancer of the nose now!Poco
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Originally posted by SBV45
Do a search on dipstick. This has been a topic of conversation many times.
Mine just broke. T handle came off. Ordered a new one day before yesterday. Still haven't heard from dealer on new one. I hope it is gray. If not, I will paint the darn thing.
Do a search on dipstick. This has been a topic of conversation many times.
Mine just broke. T handle came off. Ordered a new one day before yesterday. Still haven't heard from dealer on new one. I hope it is gray. If not, I will paint the darn thing.
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SBV 45 - Do you suppose your dipstick broke because of the need to check it so often. I would imagine in a normal situation that you might find a broken dipstick on a vehicle with 100,000 miles. However, since we are all unpaid test dummies for the 6.0 I guess we can expect this.
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Not really. I check it about once a week. Usually after filling up. I don't think that it too often. I haven't lost oil or had diesel oil added to the crankcase. The only gripe I have is with the Oct flash that fixed my rarely occurring surging idle and hosed my mileage and acceleration. I will give them time to fix it. I deal with the dealer and present facts and info. Other than that, I like my truck.
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I just spray painted mine with white enamel and let it dry for a week.
SBV45--where did the broken part go, in the crank case? Also if you like the way your tow/haul works, the newer (12/12) flash will hose it up. My truck ran GREAT until the Oct flesh, and down hill since.
SBV45--where did the broken part go, in the crank case? Also if you like the way your tow/haul works, the newer (12/12) flash will hose it up. My truck ran GREAT until the Oct flesh, and down hill since.
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I believe this was a running change, and is the same part number. Read that on the other site.
Just curious. Why the hell would you have to pay for a new dipstick on a new truck. It isn't under warranty????
Lariat
Just curious. Why the hell would you have to pay for a new dipstick on a new truck. It isn't under warranty????
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Originally posted by Lariat
I believe this was a running change, and is the same part number. Read that on the other site.
Just curious. Why the hell would you have to pay for a new dipstick on a new truck. It isn't under warranty????
Lariat
I believe this was a running change, and is the same part number. Read that on the other site.
Just curious. Why the hell would you have to pay for a new dipstick on a new truck. It isn't under warranty????
Lariat