I recently acquired a 96 1500 with the 5.9 V8 engine that has a questionable life. It appears that it may of been in a fire do to the hidden damage and what appears newer than the rest. Right now the thing i need to replace is the oil dipstick. The one that is in there is a black T handle that is almost impossible to put back in. I am trying to figure out what the correct one is. If anyone has this model and could let me know how long it is that would be a great start. Thanks

 

Let me move this to 2nd gen to get you some answers.

 

OK on my 5.2 I didnt come with a dipstick and when I got it from the dealer I sware the thing was nearly 3 feet long. It did take some effort to put it in and yours may be the same.

 

It seems like more than a little effort. Could you verify length on yours when you get a chance? Also, what type of handle is on yours? Mine is a black T style. Thanks

 

I recently had to measure mine for another member here, hold on I'll find it for ya

edit: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-dipstick.html

 

Thanks, what does the handle look like? I heard they were a yellow ring style, but mine is a black T-handle.

 

Mine is a black t handle as well.