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How long is your dipstick?

Looops

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Hi all.
Recently bought a '98 SLK 230 and the engine oil dipstick is just a 2":eek: stump . I'm changing the oil right now and can't tell if I've put in enough or not. I have a clean auto trans dipstick handy, could someone tell me measurement from the dipstick tube neck to the minimum mark and how long from Min to Max?

Many thanks!

Paul.
 
The check oil level function will tell you how much you need to add to bring the level up to the recommended level.
 
You can get aftermarket dipsticks (mostly American, ISTR) from eBay, and Sealey (the toolmaker) also do one.

In the meantime, if you already have the oil out, I'd just drain it as thoroughly as possible, then put in exactly what the manual says is the correct amount. I did that on my E55K before I got a dipstick, and it was spot-on when I checked. Your oil level check function will tell you if it's much out.
 
Mine's a mere 8" long but always goes in dry and comes out wet so must be doing the job right :)
 
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