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hotrodwest · 03-23-2013, 07:56 PM

I have a Lokar dipstick on my 5.3 Vortec and it read correct with the original oil pan. I just installed a CTS-V oil pan and with the 6 qt oil fill it barely touches the bottom of the dipstick. Anyone else have this problem and a solution?

BR3W CITY · 03-24-2013, 05:21 PM

At the risk of being captain obvious; a longer dipstick.

ls1nova71 · 03-24-2013, 06:12 PM

As Captain Obvious said, you need a longer dipstick. Oilpans have specific dipsticks, they're different length, you need the one that matches your pan. Since you have a Lokar, You'll need a new stick.

hotrodwest · 03-24-2013, 07:01 PM

A longer dipstick yes, but I am looking for a Lokar application or part number. I will be contacting Lokar to see what they have to say.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-24-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodwest

A longer dipstick yes, but I am looking for a Lokar application or part number. I will be contacting Lokar to see what they have to say.

You'll probably just have to tell them you need one about an inch longer than the one you have.

hotrodwest · 03-25-2013, 12:58 PM

I called Lokar this morning and discussed my issue. They are sending me a dipstick for a LS-1 and told me that it will probably have to be shortened to match the correct oil level. If any of you have this issue the cable dipstick alone is $9.95 and available direct from Lokar.

03-23-2013, 07:56 PM	#1
hotrodwest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boerne TX Posts: 13	dipstick question I have a Lokar dipstick on my 5.3 Vortec and it read correct with the original oil pan. I just installed a CTS-V oil pan and with the 6 qt oil fill it barely touches the bottom of the dipstick. Anyone else have this problem and a solution? __________________ http://www.hotrodswest.com

03-24-2013, 05:21 PM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: dipstick question At the risk of being captain obvious; a longer dipstick. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-24-2013, 06:12 PM	#3
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: dipstick question As Captain Obvious said, you need a longer dipstick. Oilpans have specific dipsticks, they're different length, you need the one that matches your pan. Since you have a Lokar, You'll need a new stick. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

03-24-2013, 07:01 PM	#4
hotrodwest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boerne TX Posts: 13	Re: dipstick question A longer dipstick yes, but I am looking for a Lokar application or part number. I will be contacting Lokar to see what they have to say. __________________ http://www.hotrodswest.com

03-25-2013, 12:58 PM	#6
hotrodwest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boerne TX Posts: 13	Re: dipstick question I called Lokar this morning and discussed my issue. They are sending me a dipstick for a LS-1 and told me that it will probably have to be shortened to match the correct oil level. If any of you have this issue the cable dipstick alone is $9.95 and available direct from Lokar. __________________ http://www.hotrodswest.com

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