Oil Dipstick Issues - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

B Rod MR2 · 08-14-2006, 01:05 PM

I have a '91 MR-2 with the 5sfe non turbo engine. The oil dipstick gets stuck when I try and pull it out. By the time I get it to come out, the whole thing pretty much is covered in oil, so I never know what level my oil is at unless I change it. Has anyone else had this problem...and if so, how did you fix it? Thanks in advance.

numbone · 08-14-2006, 10:25 PM

is your dipstick warped at all? is the tip at the end bent too far? is your dipstick being inserted with the curve of the dipstick tube? i had similar problem but it was my tip being bent too far so just straightened it out and its been fine.

B Rod MR2 · 08-15-2006, 11:09 AM

That very well could be the issue. I'm just not used to having a dipstick with a tip on it. I went to change the oil last night after not even that long of use and there was less than three quarts in there.

numbone · 08-15-2006, 04:19 PM

lucky you

B Rod MR2 · 08-15-2006, 05:29 PM

Haha...ya. Over all the car is in good shape though. Just needs some gaskets, hoses, and belts replaced....all maintenence things. Besides which, I dont plan on modding the engine, just using it as a daily driver mostly.