ga joe Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm new to the forum, just got my 1989 Comanche two days ago. I am in the process of cleaning up previous owner problems. He installed a fancy chrome dipstick and handle, but the only marking on the stick is "Taiwan" :wall: :wall: Could one of you fine folks give me the measurements from the flange to the end of the stick and the location of the full and add marks? I have owned several Jeeps, and this new to me 89 model is going to be a learning experience. It's definetly not a CJ... :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 When asking for help it helps if you give all the information relative to the problem in the first inquiry. Your question relates to the engine so giving the engine size and year would be relative. Giving the Jeep color and rear axle ratio would not. There were 2 engine options for 1989. A 2.5 and a 4.0. The dipstick for the 4.0 as measured from the top of the bell to the 'FULL' mark= 21 5/8 inches. To the 'ADD' mark=22 7/16 in. Overall length= 23 7/8 in For the 2.5 engine to the 'FULL' mark= 20 5/8 in. to the 'ADD' mark=21 9/16 in. overall length=23 7/8 in. Another way would be to change the oil and oil filter. That should be SOP when purchasing a used vehicle. Replace filter, and drain plug and fill with proper amount of oil. 4 Cyl engine= 4 quarts. 6 cylinder engines= 6 quarts. Start engine let run a couple minutes. Turn engine off. Let set a couple minutes. Check dip stick. That will be the correct level. Welcome to the club and good luck with the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I think "Taiwan" means full. "Bangladesh" means empty. :dunno: "Iran" means screw it. :fs1: "Mitt Romney" means your Jeep is screwed and now belongs to the GOP. :fs2: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I think "Taiwan" means full. "Bangladesh" means empty. :dunno: "Iran" means screw it. :fs1: "Mitt Romney" means your Jeep is screwed and now belongs to the GOP. :fs2: :D LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 "Mitt Romney" means your Jeep is screwed and now belongs to the GOP. :fs2: :D If you've never heard of him, spend a couple minutes looking up Mitt's dad George Romney. He was without a doubt the best President AMC ever had, turned the merger of the two independents, Hudson & Nash into a profitable auto manufacturer that could take on the big three. It's a shame he resigned AMC for a career in politics in '62, the company was never as well run, or as profitable after he left. If Mitt has 10% of the common sense & business sense of his dad, he could run circles around our current president. (I don't think Mitt is the absolute best guy for the job, just comparing him to the guy doing it now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroxsteve Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I don't think you can use the stock dip stick as a guide because you said the PO replaced the tube and the stick. You will need to drain the oil and refill with the proper amount and mark the stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I don't think you can use the stock dip stick as a guide because you said the PO replaced the tube and the stick. You will need to drain the oil and refill with the proper amount and mark the stick. Said no such thing. Said he replaced the stick and handle. Anybody here familiar with Henrys' first products? 1908 Model T Fords. Very unique oil checking system. No dipstick. No gauge. Just a petcock on the bottom of the oil pan. Open the petcock. If oil came out you were OK. No oil, you added a qt. Must of been hard on engines if that was the last drop in the crankcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroxsteve Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I don't think you can use the stock dip stick as a guide because you said the PO replaced the tube and the stick. You will need to drain the oil and refill with the proper amount and mark the stick. Said no such thing. Said he replaced the stick and handle. Anybody here familiar with Henrys' first products? 1908 Model T Fords. Very unique oil checking system. No dipstick. No gauge. Just a petcock on the bottom of the oil pan. Open the petcock. If oil came out you were OK. No oil, you added a qt. Must of been hard on engines if that was the last drop in the crankcase. My Bad. If thats the case anouther option is to go to the Pull-A Part and get a dipstick for $3.42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 FWIW, I had 3 or 4 4.0l dipsticks left over from stripped Cherokee's & Comanche's, They were all a little different from each other. About a half a quart difference from the shortest to the longest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ga joe Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 I want to thank everyone for the quick replies. Thank you for "The Spanking" :no: I should have given you the engine spec. 6 cyl Thank you for The humor. :D If we couldn't laugh, we couldn't enjoy our hobby. Thank you for the history lesson. :smart: I'll be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranjo Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 When providing help here it would also be relevant to describe the terms you use. "Top of the ball". What the hell is a ball on a dipstick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Bell The bell is the handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I see no reason for anything to have been added to this thread after NINE YEARS. Closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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