Transmission Fluid Dipstick Option?

[Drweldin]

Has anyone tried this one on an ST? Looks promising, but I'm assuming it won't work for some reason since they don't list the ST as being compatible. Just wondering if anyone's tried it?

https://www.amazon.com/KITONLA-Auto...71f-4a70-9943-e77693e33b0f&pd_rd_i=B0D7V9HFN3

 

[Cruising68]

Interesting. Didn’t look at routing options last time I changed fluid but i might have to peek under there.


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[Drweldin]

Interesting. Didn’t look at routing options last time I changed fluid but i might have to peek under there.


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Same here, I don't remember what clearance looks like directly above the transmission. Also, these are on Ebay much cheaper, and they all list the F-150 up to 2023. I know the 10R60 (what I think all STs have (?) and the 10R80 listed are very similar. I'd "assume" the plug threads are the same, etc.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Won’t fit

 

[RAYJAY]

when i had the ranger had a fitz stick installed with a deeper pan, if some could reach out he could make some for the explorer .... link to ranger site ..

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...c-transmission-dipsticks-now-available.30126/

 

[BeyondEOD]

when i had the ranger had a fitz stick installed with a deeper pan, if some could reach out he could make some for the explorer .... link to ranger site ..

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...c-transmission-dipsticks-now-available.30126/

I did, he is looking into it.

 

[RAYJAY]

I did, he is looking into it.

his product is super high quality ....

 

[BeyondEOD]

I’m sending pictures tonight of the trans tunnel and engine bay areas.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

This would be a God-send for checking trans fluid levels! I hope he can come up with something! I'm in.

 

[Drweldin]

I’m sending pictures tonight of the trans tunnel and engine bay areas.

Let us know what he comes up with. I was going to make my own until I saw the F-150 version...sounds like that one won't work. I think the threads are M18 x 1.5. I was thinking of an AN fitting at the trans, then either bending and flaring a tube or using -8 or 10 flexible. Trick then is to find a dipstick that works...shouldn't be too bad either way. Until I find out the routing is ridiculous and not worth it, Lol.

 

[Drweldin]

Won’t fit

Please educate me on why this won't work?

 

[UNBROKEN]

Please educate me on why this won't work?

Pretty simple…there’s not enough room. So it…won’t fit.

 

[Drweldin]

Pretty simple…there’s not enough room. So it…won’t fit.

Can you elaborate on where/why it won't fit? Are you intentionally being vague?

 

[UNBROKEN]

I’m succinct and to the point.

 

[Drweldin]

I’m succinct and to the point.

That's one way to put it.
Edit: most would appreciate a little more information. I guess you don't want to share that, or can't?

 

[jwuonog]

That's one way to put it.
Edit: most would appreciate a little more information. I guess you don't want to share that, or can't?

The trans dipstick is on the fill plug of our trans. Directly above it is the driver side floor pan pretty much. I don't see how we'd be able to fit a dipstick that can be accessed from the engine bay.

 

[ferneyhough]

That's one way to put it.
Edit: most would appreciate a little more information. I guess you don't want to share that, or can't?

Unbroken is always straight to the point with no bs. He has tons of knowledge & has earned a ton of respect from other members on here. If he says it will not fit then believe him. But hey that is my opinion. Buy the part & see if it will work out or not. Cheers

 

[Caster]

Unbroken is always straight to the point with no bs. He has tons of knowledge & has earned a ton of respect from other members on here. If he says it will not fit then believe him. But hey that is my opinion. Buy the part & see if it will work out or not. Cheers

Sounds like he is your crush.

 

[DaHuntah]

Sounds like he is your crush.

Ouch! That’s low! Funny, but low!

 

[DaveG ST]

This may be a little extreme, but could there be a trap door made in the floor pan to access the trans dipstick? Back in my Army days we had a truck that was manufactured with this type of door in order to easily check the fluid level.