1989 Toyota Cressida Dipstick

1989 TOYOTA CRESSIDA
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JDILLON
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Hi, I bought a 1989 Toyota Cressida almost 4 years ago. I have put 30k miles on it and it still runs great. Recently, I notice it's leaking a little oil. This is exacerbated by the fact that the car's dipstick is too short, i.e. even when full of oil, the stick shows nothing. A couple years ago, I ordered an 89 Cressida dipstick from the local Toyota dealership parts office and the new one was the same length -- too short. So, my question is, what's up with the engine in my car? Could it be a Supra engine or another year Cressida engine that requires a longer stick? The one in my car definitey is the "hemi" straight 6, 24 valve Toyota engine (and a fast, quiet one). But it's time for the right length dipstick. Please help if you can. Thanks, jdillon
Jan 23, 2008 at 10:16 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If you can report the Engine no off the block this will help identify your engine.

mark (mhpautos)
Mar 9, 2008 at 9:15 PM
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