[DFBonnett]

On this car, there are 3 unmarked reference holes in the engine dipstick. I'm sure that the one nearest the end indicates ADD. I question what the 2 above it represent. Can someone advise?

 

[ukrkoz]

http://www.toyotaofeasley.com/servicefaqs/how-do-i-check-my-engine-oil-level/

I checked both of my hybrids and there are only 2 marks on DS.

 

[DFBonnett]

http://www.toyotaofeasley.com/servicefaqs/how-do-i-check-my-engine-oil-level/

I checked both of my hybrids and there are only 2 marks on DS.

Thank you for the response. This car was purchased new about 18 months ago by my son-in-law. His manual and all the online resources show a flat dipstick with 2 holes. No one other than he or I has been under the hood since the day he picked it up at the dealership. Nevertheless, the dipstick is as described. In all other respects, it appears to be a standard Toyota dipstick.

 

[ukrkoz]

Wait till another 2015 owner will pitch in. MIne are 2007 and 2012.

 

[bushleague]

Engine oil dipstick

Wait till another 2015 owner will pitch in. MIne are 2007 and 2012.

My 2015 has two holes, add, app 1/4" from the bottom of the stick, and full, app 1" up from the add hole.

 

[ukrkoz]

So it's same dipstick across the lineup and years, and why wouldn't it be? I'd suggest to take her back to dealer and tell them to swap out DS for the normal one right away, to avoid any confusion.
Also, I am burning to ask this. Are you sure it IS a hole, not a bubble? As I have seen oil bubbles on DS that do awfully look like holes, until wiped off.,

 

[DFBonnett]

It's my son-in-law's car so I'll mention your suggestion of the swap to him. It is definitely a hole. I've been working on cars, my own and for a short time professionally, for over 50 years so I know what I am looking at. I appreciate the suggestion, though. Over the weekend I'll try to take a picture of it then post it.

 

[ukrkoz]

There was no derogation in my question. I simply saw MANY times air bubble on dip stick that does look like a hole. Sometimes simple silly things are the ones.

 

[DFBonnett]

Understood.