johnb-09g37

thanks! i've put the 3 parts below, the bolt, spacer, and spacer gasket, for those interested.

has anyone seen the difference the spacer makes? my max cold level fluid is sitting on the max of the hot fluid level mark of the 2008 dipstick ( part# 31086-ey00a ). i'm wondering if it's along the lines of 1/2 inch, or 1/4 inch.

31397-90X01 Gasket-Spacer,Oil Charging Pipe

https://www.infinitipartsdeal.com/pa...397-90x01.html

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31437-90X02 Spacer-Oil Charging Pipe

https://www.infinitipartsdeal.com/pa...437-90x02.html


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31377-JL01A Bolt-Spacer,Oil Charging Pipe

https://www.infinitipartsdeal.com/pa...377-jl01a.html

Thedhc

Sorry to bump an old thread, but basically adding this dipstick gives you a wrong level reading? So what is the point then? Just for easier oil changes?

From looking at the pictures on how the dipstick is supposed to be installed, it looks really difficult due to the tiny space. Easy when the engine is out but nobody is gonna do that....

BULL

So I have noticed incorrect levels as well. Very minimal though, you could even say that removing the spacer would give you the accurate reading. In my vehicle I measured the level at the pan first and then marked the new High level in the dipstick.

The area looks impossible to reach/get to but in all reality it's not. Being that the tube is pretty hard to bend, you just need to spin it past wherever it catches on which is usually the wiring harness.

I can still check my levels and add, etc however I no longer follow the original markings. Recently had the oil cooler spring a small leak which helped me post-pone the fix until another week just by simply adding. I did not have the time to properly lift the car, level it and measure.

I had leaked about 1/4 of a quart and in all honestly I would have waited the same if I had not had the dipstick which could have put me even lower and maybe start to give transmission issues.

Thedhc

Thank you for this. Another mod to add to the list then, if just for easy change. I found all parts relatively cheap in japan for only 39.90 USD without shipping.

johnb-09g37

How did you mark the levels? Sharpie? wax pencil?

i was thinking of finding something to make little notches, but don't know what could

beefychicken

@BULL , with the spacer, was ot reading high or low? and about how much adjustment did it need (1/8 inch? 1/4 inch?)
about to install mine and want to get it right the first time.

petemo94

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@NickP13 any update from your situation or any known leaks from where the bolt snapped?

m3clubracer

The spacer looks to be closer to 1/8" than 1/4" but hopefully I will find one of these at LKQ today. Not sure why I am doing this...
Also I wish someone had the ability to do a where used on the dipstick so I knew which models I needed to look for. ***ANYONE***

beefychicken

Here are the supporting parts I have so far

m3clubracer

Also bringing a torch to heat up that loctite so I don't break it off. Fortunately I do not live in the rust belt. Also thinking 08/09 M35/37 and 09 G37 may have them.

m3clubracer

ok, Got one from an M35. Had a spacer and was easy to get off. Hopefully my cover comes off.

BULL

I set mine's by the original way of setting the oil level and when I installed the dipstick (VQ35HR Dispstick) it measured at 3/4. In other words 1/4 away from being full according to the stick.

You all should set your levels by OEM 3.7 procedure then install your stick and check. It might not be accurate FYI however it doesnt really matter if it is.

Mark the new MAX on the stick. For me I know that all I have to do is look out for 3/4s