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TheGr8WOP
05-03-2018, 04:21 AM
Ok, I know this may be a dumb question but I could really use some input. I had to replace my oil dipstick because my factory one broke somehow. The one that came with the car was the normal flat flexible metal one. The new one I had to get is braided with a tip that has the cross hatching. So here's the question. I just had it in the shop to fix another issue so while it was their I had them change the oil but he only put 6quarts in? When you read the dipstick the oil level is above the cross hatching so to me there's plenty of oil? Now I know our cars require 8.5quarts so this is why I'm so confused. The dipstick I ordered from gm parts direct is part #12669528 which is the new dipstick since theold ones are discontinued. The dipstick measures 25.5inches from tip to seat.

Thank you in advance for any input
-Ray-
05-03-2018, 04:47 AM
How do you know they only put in 6 qts?
TheGr8WOP
05-03-2018, 04:50 AM
I bought 10quarts of Mobil 1 and I have 4quarts left.
-Ray-
05-03-2018, 04:52 AM
Don't take it back to where ever you took it. Where did you buy the dip stick?
TheGr8WOP
05-03-2018, 05:03 AM
That's why I'm confused, it's a reputable LS shop. They did my cam and what not. I've read that the factory dipstick is 27.5 inches and mine is 25.5?
-Ray-
05-03-2018, 05:09 AM
12669528 is for a small block chevy. Reading the reviews on summit, someone with a 2014 SS said it didn't fit. Try this Dip Stick (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12570787?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-chevrolet-performance&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0IDhys3p2gIVBLjACh2Q7A_1EAQYASAB EgL_QvD_BwE)
TheGr8WOP
05-03-2018, 05:11 AM
Dipstick was in factory packaging. Bought off Ebay but seller is gmpartsdirect.com. So I'm assuming it's correct. If you look up the factory part number on the dipstick it comes up as discontinued.
TheGr8WOP
05-03-2018, 05:19 AM
Whenever I enter 12669528 it comes up as the correct part, Camaro, Pontiac, 10-15 LS3 Camaro?
TheGr8WOP
05-03-2018, 05:20 AM
The one you gave me is a dipstick tube
-Ray-
05-03-2018, 05:29 AM
Actual dip stick (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12570788/overview/)


Sorry, had both open and picked the wrong url.
TheGr8WOP
05-03-2018, 05:50 AM
Thank you I'll order it.
Greg@PacePerformance
05-03-2018, 01:54 PM
12669528 is for the 2009.5 G8 dipstick tube and pan. Don't use that one if you have a 2008-2009 dipstick tube and pan.
They are not interchangeable. You will need to find a used older version dipstick.
-Greg
Greg@PacePerformance
05-03-2018, 01:57 PM
Actual dip stick (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12570788/overview/)


Sorry, had both open and picked the wrong url.

Ray
12570788 is for the 2005-2013 Corvette oil pan which is also not correct for the 2008-2009 G8
He needs to find 92068536, but as he stated GM no longer sells them.
-Ray-
05-04-2018, 05:12 AM
Thank you I'll order it.

Sorry for my mistake. Did not realize how limited our dip sticks are.
Greg@PacePerformance
05-04-2018, 05:52 AM
Sorry for my mistake. Did not realize how limited our dip sticks are.

Yes, with the 2008-2009 dipstick going into the oil pan instead of the block like most other LS applications (other than GTO) is the problem. In the 2009.5 update GM started using the Camaro style oil pan and used the conventional dipstick in the block arrangement.

-Greg
Napalm
05-04-2018, 07:17 AM
Damn good to know. you know if nothing else you could always upon oil change - before you start filling - but after draining.

Check the new stick - should be dry.

Pour in 6 quarts - wait 5-10 minutes - check stick - should show I hope if it does show - MARK THAT

Pour in another 2 or 2.5 - wait 5-10 minutes - check stick - see where that ends up. mark that. now you know where it should end up.

If getting any other stick or the like doesn't work out for you. OH and maybe try the pull apart and scrap yard internet sales. I mean sad to say but enough have been wrecked.
-Ray-
05-05-2018, 04:29 AM
I'm using the same dip stick in my LS3 that was in the L76.
STL_G8GT
05-05-2018, 05:35 AM
I'm not able to look now. Is the hole in the block still there, just plugged or whatever, for use of the newer style of dip stick? Then plug the pan hole? I know that's not exactly an "easy" solution, but maybe something that's necessary if parts run all the way out? (although I'd imagine there will "always" be junkyard stock)
-Ray-
05-05-2018, 06:53 PM
I plugged the block. The build is on this forum. CP talked about it.
Greg@PacePerformance
05-07-2018, 05:49 AM
I'm not able to look now. Is the hole in the block still there, just plugged or whatever, for use of the newer style of dip stick? Then plug the pan hole? I know that's not exactly an "easy" solution, but maybe something that's necessary if parts run all the way out? (although I'd imagine there will "always" be junkyard stock)

Yes, there is a plugged hole in the block but you will need to push the plug into the oil pan.