5.0 dipstick and tube July 27, 2012, 08:38:59 PM looking for an oil dipstick and tube for a 5.0, the one I have is from an F150 and is way too long. Thanks Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #1 – July 27, 2012, 08:50:10 PM Cut the dipstick down and re-mark it. If the oil is good now, proper level, then scribe a line in the newly cut down version. You can also cut the tube down easily with a Dremel. Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #2 – July 27, 2012, 08:50:45 PM There's a Lincoln at the yard I need to get to for pieces. It has the dipstick like ours. No time to go. Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #3 – July 27, 2012, 10:22:08 PM I have no way of knowing if the oil is at the right level. Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #4 – July 28, 2012, 02:14:15 AM i had the same problem what i did is add 5 quarts exactly and then notch the stick. i cant remeber where i got the one i bought but the reading was off so i just cut a mark into it Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #5 – July 28, 2012, 09:28:44 AM I dont want to make my own parts, I would rather have the stock pieces. Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #6 – July 28, 2012, 06:16:20 PM haha yeah so would everybody Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #7 – July 30, 2012, 09:17:24 PM Pretty sure I have one ...I'll check and get back to you Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #8 – July 30, 2012, 10:18:25 PM Thanks buddy btw, I owe you...... :) Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #9 – July 30, 2012, 10:46:04 PM I think one from a 5.0 Crown Vic/Grand Marquis/Town Car would work as they have the same oil pan. Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #10 – July 30, 2012, 10:54:44 PM they probably would but the yards around here suck and have nothing. Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #11 – July 30, 2012, 10:57:17 PM From what I have found, you are best off to start from a fresh fill and mark the dipstick. The 5.0 is notorious for not being accurate. That goes for a 'stock' one or a replacement from something else. Typically the 5 quart mark is way up the dipstick past the hashmarks. Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #12 – July 30, 2012, 11:12:55 PM I do have one ... let me see how much to ship it and I'll let you know Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #13 – July 30, 2012, 11:35:25 PM You are awesome my friend! :) Quote Selected
5.0 dipstick and tube Reply #14 – August 18, 2012, 12:25:39 PM the nice man in blue brought me a box containing a dipstick and tube today :D Thanks Hypostang!!!!! Quote Selected