why switch to 91-92 dipstick

[jessetooslow]

I have noticed that a couple of people have used a 91-92 oil dipstick, why is that? are they better for some reason?

 

[modmonster2008]

looks better perhaps?

 

[supradjza80]

I have never used the old style dipstick but think the 92 style that my 92 has is really easy to read and use. I know people complain about one versus the other...

 

[modmonster2008]

yeah ill check on that, i may get the post-89 dipstick while im at the junkyard today

 

[jessetooslow]

oh, I thought it had some sortof performance advantage or something over the older model, I have a 90, it is pretty cheezy looking.

 

[MK3Brent]

Pre-89 dipsticks are easier to read.

 

[GrimJack]

Pre-89 dipsticks are easier to read.

Negative, Ghostrider. Later model dipsticks are *MUCH* better.

 

[jessetooslow]

So thats the reason why people change them over? anyone have a pic of a new one?

 

[Rennat]

could somebody post some pics up?

cause i have a 90, and i loved my 86.5 dipstick 1000 times more...

 

[suprajjang]

Negative, Ghostrider. Later model dipsticks are *MUCH* better.

I agree. Bought a brand new one and its so much easier to read

 

[MK3Brent]

Negative, Ghostrider. Later model dipsticks are *MUCH* better.

Bologna.

I can't imagine an easier to read dipstick.

Guess I'll have to buy one and see.

 

[jessetooslow]

where do you get them: The junkyard/Dealer?

 

[WhtMa71]

I want a regular old tape style dip stick. Not the wire with the lead chunk on the bottom thats impossible to tell how much oil you have over 5qts.

 

[Rennat]

I want a regular old tape style dip stick. Not the wire with the lead chunk on the bottom thats impossible to tell how much oil you have over 5qts.

+1 thats the one i want! i hate my dipstick, i can read it, but its so much easier when you have the little hole that filled with oil so you know its full.

 

[benk777]

I've got an 89 with the stock dipstick, and I hate it. It's the cylinder one with the cross scores in it. Impossible to read. Which one is the flat one with the holes in it, like a regular dipstick?

Ben

 

[CRE]

Are the two different version the flat steel and the steel cable? If so I much prefer the flat steel version in my '88 N/A. Are there any other differences between pre89 and post89?

 

[EdT.Mk3]

I have some generic dipstick for my car, with no writing

So what's the difference between the both besides being able to read? Such as, it's easier to get it around an aftermarket exhaust manifold/turbo setup or...?

 

[GrimJack]

Have a look at the picture. This is the newer style dipstick, many people have this confused with the ones that came in the later cars. To my knowledge, you cannot get this dipstick without purchasing one from Toyota.

 

[WhtMa71]

Hmm..that looks a little better than the one in my '89. Is that out of a 91-92?

 

[Rennat]

grimjack - i have the similar one to that, the stock 90, and i dont like it...

i'll go to the junkyard and get a pre 89 dipstick... maybe today... im bored. haha