No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

[matt167]

On the 3.0L I just looked at and agreed to buy. I did notice that there is no dipstick or even tube that I can see. It’s a ‘89 model with the short lived DIS ignition. I stupidly forgot to take a picture of the serial numbers. Is there a sight tube? The guy said he just changes it every year with the spec amount

 

[alldodge]

All 3.0 have a dipstick

Look starboard side for a hole

 

[matt167]

All 3.0 have a dipstick

Look starboard side for a hole

I know where it ‘should’ be. I spent probably 5 minutes searching. I didn’t see a tube or hole. I was really scratching my head. I’ll have to really check it out when I get it.

 

[racerone]

sound like owner was hiding an issue.

 

[alldodge]

I know where it ‘should’ be. I spent probably 5 minutes searching. I didn’t see a tube or hole. I was really scratching my head. I’ll have to really check it out when I get it.

Most the 3.0 has the stick coming out of the upper side of oil pan
Could be pan was replaced

 

[matt167]

sound like owner was hiding an issue.

I doubt it. I bet once I look hard I’ll find it.

 

[matt167]

Most the 3.0 has the stick coming out of the upper side of oil pan
Could be pan was replaced

Could be. It looks ‘different’ than normal 3.0l’s with the DIS coil right where the breaker switch usually is, and then the distributior isn’t there so my reference points are a little off along with the dog house on that one being a little hard to work around.

 

[flashback]

I ain't ever seen a combustion engine that didn't have a dipstick.

 

[Bondo]

I ain't ever seen a combustion engine that didn't have a dipstick.

Ayuh,.... Haven't looked over many newish cars lately, eh,..??
Dipsticks have been disappearing for well over the last decade,.....