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Check out this Dipstick

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by 10 Bears, Feb 19, 2025.

  1. Feb 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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    10 Bears

    10 Bears [OP] New Member

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    l 2011 5.7 Crewmax SR5 2WD 240K
    10-12° of pitch on the driveway*...I checked the oil on cold motor from over nite..∆ after warmed up & driving the oil gauge stays center & normal ∆ at cold start it's past center about 1/3 between center and BOOM til temp goes up then the pressure drops to center/ norm ∆ I Changed my oil 3 weeks ago and today Amb Temp 31°F I pulled the oil dipstick outa habit on my days off
    (Weekly) And saw this crazy sh*t...
    I don't have a problem backing out the oil plug if need be.
    One side is meh & the other is WOAH NELLY
    DANGER DANGER !!! Question is anyone elses dipstick do this crazy bs ???
    What if any is the best way to proceed ???
    * In the past just to know how much my driveway pitch affects the truck oil level I lift the pumpkin with a hyd-jack about 2 inches to level the truck and recheck the oil and then its right on the top FILL knub on the dipstick
    So when I change my oil I can compensate for the driveway pitch.
     
    Last edited: Feb 19, 2025

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