ebinmaine 69,842 #3 Posted February 9, 2021 I've had that problem in the past and it can be somewhat challenging to solve. First issue is you have to find a vehicle that's just like yours with the same engine. Then you have to be able to pilfer their dipstick while they aren't looking which can be difficult. Next, you must calculate a more appropriate length for your dipstick. Vast volumes of past experience has shown me that somewhere between two and four cubits is a little bit too long. Then cut both dipsticks and add some pieces into the one that will be put back into the engine. Nearly any tool between kitchen shears and oxy acetylene torch should do fine. Attachment method is left to the discretion of the builder. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,366 #4 Posted February 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Back when cars still had oil dipsticks 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,983 #5 Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Maxwell-8 said: Back when cars still had oil dipsticks Modern ones still do. Usually found behind the steering wheel. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,842 #6 Posted February 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Stormin said: Modern ones still do. Usually found behind the steering wheel. Ba hahahahahahaha 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,129 #7 Posted February 9, 2021 Is this the same as "My account can't be overdrawn, I still have checks in my checkbook?!" 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,660 #8 Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Stormin said: Modern ones still do. Usually found behind the steering wheel. Priceless..! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex175 784 #9 Posted February 9, 2021 This reminds me of the classic Part Number 710 joke. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,903 #10 Posted February 9, 2021 Back to my auto college days... Our tutor used to tell a story of a little old lady who had bought a brand new car but kept on returning with engine problems. Every time it was checked, road tested and returned to her with nothing found. It was in perfect health. She returned it again saying it would not run properly, no power, dying a death every time she tried to drive it. The shop foreman suggested she drive him so he could see the problem for himself. In she jumped, started the engine, pulled out the choke knob and hung her handbag on it. Cough cough stop. "See, everytime I put my handbag on that little hook for it the engine stops" 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
