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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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here's my problem, my dipstick is bone ------ dry.. but heres the twist, i have perfect oil pressure, no motor problems, and V-tec even engage's!!! WTF?!??
my car runs perfectly, i build boost perfectly, vtec engages, my pressure gauge reads perfect, i dont get it

Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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So your dipstick shows that you have no oil? Where are you located?
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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yes, my dipstick says i have no oil


i put in two quarts of oil an hour and a half ago, and it still reads bone dry

i have perfect oil pressure, my motor runs great, and my vtec even engages

im located in nebraska about an hour away from norfolk
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Well that is odd. Maybe you have something interfiering with stick?
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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nothing that i can see or feel, dipstick goes down all the way with no interference
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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Does the stick insert into the pan? If so, then I guess taking off the pan is something you may want to look into.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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just like any normal dipstick.. if i cant get anyone with a good idea of whats wrong i probably will drain and pull it
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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The cost vs. the knowledge is nothing. Do a complet oil change and if it still shows nothing than look into pulling the pan or doing something more drastic. I believe the dipstick holder (at the block) is removable. Is it possible that the holder has slid up a little bit just enough to prevent the dipstick of going as deep as it needs to?
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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i just did a complete oil change less then a week ago freakin stuff cost me over $40, im dirt poor right now so i wanna avoid haveing to do it again yet

i hadnt thought about the holder slideing up but i'll check that in the morning, it's -5 right now so i aint doin ---- outside untill tomorrow
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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Are you sure the dipstick is the right one for the motor? Has it always read fine before?
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