Supra oil capacity 7 quarts?? Need dipstick measurements, please! - Page 2

cre · 03-09-2011, 12:55 AM

They're all got studs on the head which aren't populated... they're used in Cali spec engines. Does your dipstick have a black handle or yellow?

bigshooter44 · 03-09-2011, 02:43 AM

it has a black handle. what does that matter?

cre · 03-09-2011, 06:41 AM

They changed in '89. The earlier ones have just a loop at the top with yellow flame retardant fabric wrapped around it. I do not know it the tube changed. I'll try to get the measurements of the earlier version for comparison. I am doubtful that the length of it would have changed; I suspect the only reason for the change was the easier to use handle and the labeling.

btwilson86 · 03-09-2011, 07:57 AM

Hmmm.... my 88 has a black handle dipstick. I guess I'll go measure it tomorrow and see what the tube looks like

bigshooter44 · 03-10-2011, 03:11 AM

idk, but i drained it and made a new dipstick and wholly crap theres a power difference!

haha thanks for the help!

91ma70 · 03-10-2011, 04:00 AM

Wait a minute, the earlier dipstick has the yellow loop? I have a 91 and its a yellow loop not black? i hope it wont effect the measurement, i have been refilling my oil up to the second etch mark...

cre · 03-10-2011, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91ma70

Wait a minute, the earlier dipstick has the yellow loop? I have a 91 and its a yellow loop not black? i hope it wont effect the measurement, i have been refilling my oil up to the second etch mark...

Well, why don't you measure it and let us know if it's the same length as the black handled one which was just posted? I wouldn't worry about the color, just the length.... that sounds very bad...

Big shooter, that big of a difference makes me think you've got a GTE dipstick tube in there... could be a GTE block. Do you happen to have any pictures of the block by the oil filter?

91ma70 · 03-10-2011, 06:29 AM

Sure thing

91ma70 · 03-10-2011, 07:36 PM

i got 14.7inches; measured from the very tip of the dipstick to the rubber stopper. This is for the yellow loop type. So, there is a difference.

bigshooter44 · 03-11-2011, 03:18 AM

i dont have one off hand but il take one when i feel like getting the camera out lol, my engine manual said to run 4 quarts if you dont change the filter, i hope im not hurting anything because thats what we set the dipstick too.

03-09-2011, 12:55 AM	#11
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03-09-2011, 06:41 AM	#13
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	They changed in '89. The earlier ones have just a loop at the top with yellow flame retardant fabric wrapped around it. I do not know it the tube changed. I'll try to get the measurements of the earlier version for comparison. I am doubtful that the length of it would have changed; I suspect the only reason for the change was the easier to use handle and the labeling. __________________ 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 --->

03-09-2011, 07:57 AM	#14
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Hmmm.... my 88 has a black handle dipstick. I guess I'll go measure it tomorrow and see what the tube looks like __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

03-10-2011, 07:36 PM	#19
91ma70 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Irvine/Lancaster CA Posts: 61	i got 14.7inches; measured from the very tip of the dipstick to the rubber stopper. This is for the yellow loop type. So, there is a difference. Last edited by 91ma70; 03-10-2011 at 07:40 PM.

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03-09-2011, 02:43 AM	#12
bigshooter44 Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 8	it has a black handle. what does that matter?

03-10-2011, 03:11 AM	#15
bigshooter44 Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 8	idk, but i drained it and made a new dipstick and wholly crap theres a power difference! haha thanks for the help!

03-10-2011, 04:00 AM	#16
91ma70 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Irvine/Lancaster CA Posts: 61	Wait a minute, the earlier dipstick has the yellow loop? I have a 91 and its a yellow loop not black? i hope it wont effect the measurement, i have been refilling my oil up to the second etch mark...

03-10-2011, 06:29 AM	#18
91ma70 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Irvine/Lancaster CA Posts: 61	Sure thing

03-11-2011, 03:18 AM	#20
bigshooter44 Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 8	i dont have one off hand but il take one when i feel like getting the camera out lol, my engine manual said to run 4 quarts if you dont change the filter, i hope im not hurting anything because thats what we set the dipstick too.