Remote Transmission Dip Stick Aftermarket Support?

[RAYJAY]

can't wait did anyone get a cost for the dipstick ?

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[1pt21gw]

can't wait did anyone get a cost for the dipstick ?

Nope, and it doesn't matter. We are all in, regardless.

 

[Racket]

Nope, and it doesn't matter. We are all in, regardless.

We're participating in something BIG I'm tellin ya!?

 

[Fitzmotor]

Mike, are you referring to an outer hose covering ? I have a B&M and the outside is just the braded sheath...no outer cover....

No, just the hose, they make all of B&M and Moroso's dipstick hoses, so my 60 being behind 600 other hoses, I had to amuse myself with the thought of me being in line behind B&M.

You guys are great, and have been exactly what has driven me along, Thanks!

Uh, way back in some post I had a target of $150, crept up to $169, hard to figure, you cant factor in all the start up expense, just the cost per part when you finally get going.

 

[The Last Ranger]

No, just the hose, they make all of B&M and Moroso's dipstick hoses, so my 60 being behind 600 other hoses, I had to amuse myself with the thought of me being in line behind B&M.

You guys are great, and have been exactly what has driven me along, Thanks!

Uh, way back in some post I had a target of $150, crept up to $169, hard to figure, you cant factor in all the start up expense, just the cost per part when you finally get going.

The positives of having this dipstick option greatly outway the price is how I see it. I plan on keeping an eye on my fluid and occasionally removing fluid thru the dipstick and not letting it get dirty.

I drive my Ranger like a Grandpa anyway so I'm not worried about to much contaminants. I've considered replacing the pan with the aluminum one, it just depends on how easy removing fluid thru the dipstick goes. Checking the fluid level is high on my list of things to check!!!!!

 

[TJC]

My PPE Deep pan is going on when I add the dip stick, as a well as a new filter. I intend to drain from below and fill from the dipstick tube. I'm doing this at 20K miles. Depending on what I find when I open it up will determine the change interval going forward.

The beauty of the new dip stick is that I can see the color of the fluid and adjust the change time interval accordingly.

 

[Grumpaw]

My PPE Deep pan is going on when I add the dip stick, as a well as a new filter. I intend to drain from below and fill from the dipstick tube. I'm doing this at 20K miles. Depending on what I find when I open it up will determine the change interval going forward.

The beauty of the new dip stick is that I can see the color of the fluid and adjust the change time interval accordingly.

Very similar to my plans....only at 16,000 miles now and change planned at 20,000.
Have the B&M, but it's kind of a guess as to the stick markings....however, Mike's is pre-marked with the proper fluid level markings....much easier to fill to proper level.
Big to Mike for his perseverance in making a quality component.

 

[TJC]

Very similar to my plans....only at 16,000 miles now and change planned at 20,000.
Have the B&M, but it's kind of a guess as to the stick markings....however, Mike's is pre-marked with the proper fluid level markings....much easier to fill to proper level.
Big to Mike for his perseverance in making a quality component.

I actually purchased the B&M dipstick but never installed it. I was just getting ready to go foreward when Fitzmotor announced his plans... and put my plans on hold. My Ranger is sitting in garage over the lift ready to have the oil and filter changed, the PPE pan and Dipstick installed.

My registration and taxes are coming up soon and i need to have the truck inspected before I can renew. So I may have to change the oil and filter and then wait for the dipstick. If I am late it is a 15% penalty. FWIW, I hate the annual inspection... it is nothing more than a scam. Just take my money OK and leave me alone!

 

[Racket]

I actually purchased the B&M dipstick but never installed it. I was just getting ready to go foreward when Fitzmotor announced his plans... and put my plans on hold. My Ranger is sitting in garage over the lift ready to have the oil and filter changed, the PPE pan and Dipstick installed.

My registration and taxes are coming up soon and i need to have the truck inspected before I can renew. So I may have to change the oil and filter and then wait for the dipstick.

I don't see why you'd have to wait on the dipstick to swap out the pan.

In my case I'll be installing the dipstick ASAP and the pan in another 20K miles or so.

 

[Big Blue]

In my case I'll be installing the dipstick ASAP and the pan in another 20K miles or so.

That's kind of my plan. I've got the pan, filter and ULV waiting in my garage. Just did my 30K oil change. Will change dipstick ASAP (when I can get it ?). Pan will go on with 35K oil change, probably next spring. Weather here will start making it not fun to be working on truck soon.

 

[RAYJAY]

The positives of having this dipstick option greatly outway the price is how I see it. I plan on keeping an eye on my fluid and occasionally removing fluid thru the dipstick and not letting it get dirty.

I drive my Ranger like a Grandpa anyway so I'm not worried about to much contaminants. I've considered replacing the pan with the aluminum one, it just depends on how easy removing fluid thru the dipstick goes. Checking the fluid level is high on my list of things to check!!!!!

was just trying to figure out the cost so I can explain it to the wife .....

 

[bruhaum]

Question - are we able to fill the trans from the dipstick opening? Like we wouldn't need to get under the truck, remove it and fill normally?

 

[Grumpaw]

Question - are we able to fill the trans from the dipstick opening? Like we wouldn't need to get under the truck, remove it and fill normally?

I'm pretty sure Mike answered that question some time ago with a YES.
I have used my B&M to add fluid to mine, so pretty sure you can with Mike's set up.
Just need a funnel with a very narrow spout.

 

[bruhaum]

I'm pretty sure Mike answered that question some time ago with a YES.
I have used my B&M to add fluid to mine, so pretty sure you can with Mike's set up.
Just need a funnel with a very narrow spout.

Oh sweet, apologies for missing that. So excited for these to go into production!

 

[JesseS]

I actually purchased the B&M dipstick but never installed it. I was just getting ready to go foreward when Fitzmotor announced his plans... and put my plans on hold. My Ranger is sitting in garage over the lift ready to have the oil and filter changed, the PPE pan and Dipstick installed.

My registration and taxes are coming up soon and i need to have the truck inspected before I can renew. So I may have to change the oil and filter and then wait for the dipstick. If I am late it is a 15% penalty. FWIW, I hate the annual inspection... it is nothing more than a scam. Just take my money OK and leave me alone!

We used to have bi-annual 'safety' inspections, now it's just smog checks. None for the 1st 5 years on new vehicles, then bi-annual.

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