Dirty oil but looks clean???

cre · 02-17-2011, 04:54 AM

I don't recommend pulling the pan without pulling the engine... it's just as much work to pull the engine and you've got so very little room to work and inspect things that it just isn't worth it.

As for making sure the dipstick's inlet is clear get about 4' of 1/8" aircraft cable and SLOWLY feed it in.... Work it in and out, so 2" in and then pull back 1"... so you know it's not going to get hung up.

I don't think it's a clean on the dipstick as you perceive though.

Squirters are only available through Toyota parts dealers as far as I know. I'd try Champion Toyota out of Texas. www.toyotaworld.com

02-17-2011, 04:54 AM	#10
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I don't recommend pulling the pan without pulling the engine... it's just as much work to pull the engine and you've got so very little room to work and inspect things that it just isn't worth it. As for making sure the dipstick's inlet is clear get about 4' of 1/8" aircraft cable and SLOWLY feed it in.... Work it in and out, so 2" in and then pull back 1"... so you know it's not going to get hung up. I don't think it's a clean on the dipstick as you perceive though. Squirters are only available through Toyota parts dealers as far as I know. I'd try Champion Toyota out of Texas. www.toyotaworld.com __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->