No, all the late models came with the dipstick you have. As I recall, this wasn't released until well into the Mk4 era, which is why the only way to get one is from the dealer.WhtMa71;1151899 said:
why switch to 91-92 dipstick
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Is it similar, or exactly the same? My original '89 was similar, and a serious PITA to read.Rennat;1151900 said:
This dipstick is in no way difficult to read.
GrimJack;1151905 said:
similar. i just dont like the big heavy weight on the end... my 90's is old, readable, but still old... lol
for a pre 89 15301 is right?
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291210/catalog.aspx?F=1105&P=1
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291210/catalog.aspx?F=1105&P=1
thats not a TSRM... its the EPC (electronic parts catalog)
the epc has a pre 89 and post 89... its really nice once you learn how to use the EPC.
the epc has a pre 89 and post 89... its really nice once you learn how to use the EPC.
do it! i wanna see them all side by side.
and wtf? you have all 3?
as for the holes thing, i think i was remembering my friends rsx... not my 86.5.... but i do remember the easy to read part!
and wtf? you have all 3?
as for the holes thing, i think i was remembering my friends rsx... not my 86.5.... but i do remember the easy to read part!
mine is easy as shit to read
there are 3 ways of make this easy
drill a hole
cut a notch
buy after market flat blade dip stick mesher and mark drill what ever
there are 3 ways of make this easy
drill a hole
cut a notch
buy after market flat blade dip stick mesher and mark drill what ever
Dipsticks - http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66262
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First off, sorry about poor focus but I think the point is still made.
The first pic shows the dipstick that is difficult to read especially with fresh oil.
The second pic shows the marks I scribed in the back to help indicate oil level.
Crap, still haven't gotten pics for you guys... lemme go take em...
EDIT: Top is Pre-89, middle is original 89, and bottom is updated 89.
EDIT: Top is Pre-89, middle is original 89, and bottom is updated 89.
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I have the original 90, and I don't try to read the hash marks. I just make sure the entire paddle (flat part) is covered in oil top to bottom. Yes, that means its "overfilled". Go to the oil sticky and read why that is a good idea.
Poodles, I'm surprised you don't add extra oil.. ?
Poodles, I'm surprised you don't add extra oil.. ?
I do 
Already got rod knock once, don't want it again. My oil is a bit dark right now so it's easy to see even on the old 89 dipstick, so I didn't really show how they are different.
The Pre-89 is easily the easiest one to read, but it's fugly in the engine bay... Used to use that one when I changed my oil to check the level, but with the redesigned 89+ one I don't need to use it anymore...
Already got rod knock once, don't want it again. My oil is a bit dark right now so it's easy to see even on the old 89 dipstick, so I didn't really show how they are different.
The Pre-89 is easily the easiest one to read, but it's fugly in the engine bay... Used to use that one when I changed my oil to check the level, but with the redesigned 89+ one I don't need to use it anymore...
Did I mention that it also actually SEALS?
Old dipstick doesn't seal in the tube at all, the new one definately seals in there well...
Old dipstick doesn't seal in the tube at all, the new one definately seals in there well...
The color makes it hard to read the level. I took a wire brush to my round tip 89 dipstick and polished or removed that yellow tint.