@()*#^ dipstick
08-07-2006 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue87Sport
The only difference with the Renesis in the RX-8 is that the whole engine is lower and further back in the car. Its the price you pay for the excellent handling.
08-07-2006 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SethSpeed
Well...I think we all agree. Without some sort of light shining on the dipstick tube it is difficult to see. So everyone please find a little mini -ight with a clip or magnetic that you can set up in the engine compartment when you check the oil and to Mazda - please install an engine compartment light 
Oh, if it's during the daytime and not starting to get dark I don't have a problem. I generally only have a problem when I check it at work in the parking garage since it is isn't very bright in there.
08-07-2006 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
I've never had a problem with it. Perhaps you should wash your car more...
> my shirt had dust prints everywhere.
may I suggest that, too?
Seriously, I did not have any issue with what you brought out.
08-07-2006 | 10:38 AM
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Not only do I need to use a flashlight, but I also put on a black glove for reaching down there. You're supposed to check the oil after you've driven it around for a while so some of the tubes and things around the dipstick are pretty hot.
08-07-2006 | 09:39 PM
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I dont mind the placement of the dipstick, though when the engine is even somewhat hot oi forget about it. The top of my dipstick has a yellow plastic grip handle so its easy to find usualy around dusk.. at night time forget it without a decent street light. I was surprised though there was no lamp in the car even my shytty 85' dodge aries station wagon had one lol.. but 'eh whateva I shall live.
Now I just have to wait for that annoying foam to come back and get a new dipstick which I found via a TsB search. I still wish to find the previous owner of my car and beat him senseless!
Now I just have to wait for that annoying foam to come back and get a new dipstick which I found via a TsB search. I still wish to find the previous owner of my car and beat him senseless!
08-07-2006 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueSky
Not only do I need to use a flashlight, but I also put on a black glove for reaching down there. You're supposed to check the oil after you've driven it around for a while so some of the tubes and things around the dipstick are pretty hot.
08-07-2006 | 09:49 PM
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Interesting idea...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ipstick+funnel
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ipstick+funnel
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