fs98sim Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Hi all, I need some clarification. I recently purchased a 2010 STS with the V6 3.6L DI. As I was looking thru the owners manual- "checking engine oil level" topic I noticed 2 different dipsticks . One for the V8 and another for the V6. It appears that I have a V8 dipstick installed in my V6. The V8 stick shows as the cable type with a 2" lead tip with the marking. Which is what is in my engine. The V6 stick shows as a flat metal thru the whole lenght which I would consider as an ordinary dipstick that most cars have. Can anyone tell me if the manual is wrong or the Caddy dealer I bought the car from put the wrong stick in. Being that they did the last service to the car i think that is something they should have noticed. Thanks Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgrinci Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 My '06 had the flat blade type dipstick, my '11 has the cable with pendulum style (both vehicles were/are V-6). Quote Chuck '19 CT6, '04 Bravada........but still lusting for that '69 Z-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Customer Service Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hi all, I need some clarification. I recently purchased a 2010 STS with the V6 3.6L DI. As I was looking thru the owners manual- "checking engine oil level" topic I noticed 2 different dipsticks . One for the V8 and another for the V6. It appears that I have a V8 dipstick installed in my V6. The V8 stick shows as the cable type with a 2" lead tip with the marking. Which is what is in my engine. The V6 stick shows as a flat metal thru the whole lenght which I would consider as an ordinary dipstick that most cars have. Can anyone tell me if the manual is wrong or the Caddy dealer I bought the car from put the wrong stick in. Being that they did the last service to the car i think that is something they should have noticed. Thanks Mario Mario, Congrats on your recent purchase and I hope you're enjoying the STS! Regarding the dipstick issue, please address the Cadillac Service Department from where you bought the car. They would be the best resource for resolving any questions or concerns. Please keep us posted and I am documetning your concern. Thank you and feel free to PM us as well with any issues. I hope your weekdend goes well. Matt, GM Customer Assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 My '05 STS 4.6L has the cable stick. But I'll confirm tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z15 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Not a STS but my 2009 CTS4 with 3.6L engine has the cable dip stick, not a flat blade type. I would not rely solely on the owners manual. Edited December 12, 2012 by Z15 Quote Mike Synthoil Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fs98sim Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thank you all for your responses. It seems like the v6 came with both types but i will stop by the local caddy dealer when i get a chance and find out. Thanks Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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