Oil Dipstick
The lifeblood of your engine, oil provides two main functions. The first is lubrication between the metal moving parts. Without lubrication, increased friction causes excessive part wear, leading to failure. Oil also provides a cooling effect, as heat is transferred from hot components it circulates to other areas of the engine as well as an oil cooler reducing overall temperature. Too much oil will cause engine performance issues and leaks. Too little of oil, and parts will not get proper lubrication or cooling causing failure. To ensure the proper amount of oil is in the engine a dipstick is used. It is easy to learn how to read oil dipstick.To answer the question of "Where should oil be on a dipstick?", most are universally marked with a full line and a "add one quart" or minimum line. It is important to check your oil level frequently.
When selecting a replacement oil dipstick for a stock engine, first confirm the year, make, model, and engine size for the vehicle. From the remaining options, choose the dipstick that matches the original version as well as your budget. For custom engine applications, the location of the dipstick is important so that the wrong type or size is not used. Dipsticks that mount to the engine block or timing cover are not affected by a different size oil pan, as the full line for oil is usually at the centerline of the crankshaft. However, if using a "universal" dipstick, it's important to confirm where the full line is referenced in relation to the centerline of the crankshaft and make and adjustments as needed to avoid the wrong amount of oil in your engine.
JEGS offers a large oil dipstick selection to choose from, available from top vendors in the aftermarket industry including Dorman Products, Lokar, Mr Gasket, Trans Dapt, JEGS, and many more. These available dipsticks are made from high-quality materials, components, and assembly to provide you with an accurate reading of your engine's oil level.
