I recently purchased a new 2006 Crossfire as my first new car, even if it is over a year old. I did a lot of research and this forum has been extremely helpful in making my decision. I will add that no matter how much discussion there is about the cup holder, there is no preparing for the reality.

I do have an initial question that I haven't seen covered previously and I know it may sound strange but, Should the car have a oil dipstick? The day after I got the car home, I decided to check the oil. Pulled what I thought was the dipstick and to my surprise I found a 'plug' in its place. Called the dealer who sold me the car and they weren't extremely helpful, talked to a local dealer who told me that depending on my VIN number I won't have an oil dipstick. Has anyone else heard of this? Any info would be helpful.

If I didn't say it before, thanks to everyone who has contributed to this forum. Your experiences have been paramount in helping me choose the Crossfire.

 

Congrats & Welcome to the Forum!!!


If I am not mistaken there should be an oil dip stick, it should be located on the left side of the car right in front of the engine cover...it has a red handle. Check your owners manual to make sure, but ALL (again...to my knowledge) cars have an oil dip stick, your dealer(s) might be a "DipStick" and just doesn't know or just doesn't want to be bothered.

 

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the car. I never heard of no oil dip stick, we dont have a transmission dip stick but we do have an oil dip stick.

 

My 2004 has a oil dipstick. I am sure all crossfires would have an oil dipstick.

 

WELCOME TO THE FORUM.

You will find yourself reading in here for hours if you make the time. I enjoyed reading the earliest posts dating back to 2003. You will see posts from original members that were on waiting lists for there Crossfires and paying upwards to $40,000 for them. Be sure to load some photos of you car into the member gallery to share with others here. Enjoy the new ride !!!

 

I wouldn't know where to dip my stick!

 

Be sure to wipe the lipstick from your "Dipstick"

 

Welcome to our forum.

My 2005 XFire has a dipstick, I thought all models had one.

 

Your dealer(s) may have been confused...we do not have a tranny dipstick that is accessible from the top of the engine.

 

Just a thought...you might want to check the underside of the "plug" and see if there's anywhere to attach anything...like maybe a long spiral wound rod!

I was just wondering if maybe it fell off and went down into the tube...if so you might have trouble!

All Crossfires have a dipstick.

Sometimes you'll find it holding onto the steering wheel!

 

Just wanted to post a photo to show I'm not a dipstick. My original thought was that it came apart and fell into the oil pan, but after looking at the part, I'm fairly confident it is a temp part probably put in when the engine was assembled.

 

You're definitely checking the oil dipstick tube.

You're right...that's definitely not a dipstick.

I'm still not sure what the purpose of a plug there is. I can see no reason for it during assembly. Hmmm...Detective work is in order.