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Old 01-13-2024, 08:32 PM   #4
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What does your dipstick look like though? I have no way of getting records other than buying a Carfax, which will only show shop records. My primary vehicle has a fully metal dipstick so I'm trying to figure out if the film is normal for plastic dipsticks. Last thing I want is a Porsche that's gone 20k+ miles without changing oil. I've seen what heads look like when prolonged oil changes happen, they get coated with brown film.
Wish I could give you a prompt answer, but it's 11 degrees outside and snowing, and my 986 is under a car cover. As soon as weather permits, I'll post a photo of its dipstick. As I recall, though, it didn't look like the one you posted.
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