Most liked posts in thread: First thoughts on the Cravenspeed Dipstick

1st Gen dipsticks just crack, break and leave bits in the oil pan.

Have a 1st Gen version of the Craven Speed dipstick, it's da bomb, as the kids used to say.

 

At MOTD 10 Kellen took a look at mine, saw the same cracks you mention. He replaced it there with the latest version. I do agree, their customer service at Craven Speed is second to none.

 

Oh ****

 

Mine reads pretty nicely. One of the best purchases I've ever made for my R53. Got any oil on the stick....?

 

Yes I did have one break Jon. Just before my MINI went out of warranty I broke it so I could have a nice new one. :wink: The new one still works to this day, at least I think it does.

 

I was always leery of saying how well my '07 was running or how I hadn't had a problem with one part or another, and especially mentioning that I had 129K miles on my original clutch. I just knew if I did, I would bring down the wrath of "Murphy" on my head! :frown2:

 

That empty box is still gonna cost you 75 big ones though.

We do actually, seriously, have a plan for how we could add one. Like DneprDave said, we would have to replace the oil pan. It would cost close to $250 plus a core charge.

I am not so sure there is going to be enough interest in doing that, anyone thinking otherwise?

 

next time drain it properly so you can be sure you get it all out.

 

Without doubt the cravenspeed dipstick is the shittest thing ive bought for my r53. Its false readings due to its different length and the fact its 'floppiness' when pulling it out means it drags all the oil up the tube making it impossible to read.

Also sent them a message and got no answer why this happens.
They have upgraded the old one, but I am still stuck with that shitty design

 

Well whatever makes ya happy.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pcqVQe-4z0"]Think with your Dip Stick - YouTube[/ame]

 

WOW- 7 pages about 'dipsticks'. Some get tied into knots easily, some just bend over and play dead, some spring all over the place. AND, we have spent 7 pages just talking about dipsticks. LIFE ALERT---we need a life.

 

you are measuring the dipsticks incorrectly, line up the surface that sits against the dipstick tube, then compare the other end (where you read the oil)



scott

 

Jeff, it's been pretty well documented the torpedo shaped OEM dipstick end is notorious for giving false readings. I wouldn't put too much faith in your oil stain comparison....
Do your oil change and add the exact amount of oil called for and see where the level is on the Craven...

 

The best 2nd Gen funky dipstick oil checking reference I've stumbled across is here.

(Apologies for the link to the sewing site. Every once in a while, you're forced to dance with the devil. )

 

Thanks for this write up

I will be picking my craven dipstick soon

I hate OEM one as its impossible to read

 

I'll be interested in your comments about the Cravenspeed dipstick. My '08 has the OEM spring type stick with two brass balls (yeah... Ha ha) crimped on the end. I find it very difficult to read.

 

It is a 2nd Gen thing.... They don't break like the 1st Gen's but you can't read the damned things!

 

I have no idea how people break them, what are people doing with them having Zoro sword fights with them?

It a dip stick people, put it in and pull it out. I am sure we have all done that before. :lol::devil: