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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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oil dipstick

I just bought a 93 Z28 385cid with lt4 block. the guy i bought it from put a 7 quart oil pan on it but still has original dipstick. when you check the oil it doest show oil on it. how do i know how long of dipstick to buy? also, i think under pressure oil is coming out of dipstick tube. thoughts? thanks!!
Old Nov 8, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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I just bought a 93 Z28 385cid with lt4 block. the guy i bought it from put a 7 quart oil pan on it but still has original dipstick. when you check the oil it doest show oil on it. how do i know how long of dipstick to buy? also, i think under pressure oil is coming out of dipstick tube. thoughts? thanks!!
Stock stick is the one you want.....add more oil, 7qt pan+ filter will need approx. 8qt
Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Re: oil dipstick

thanks Dave!!
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