What side is the oil dipstick on a 409 engine?

However, I have always been able to tell them apart because the 348 oil dipstick is on the driver’s side of the block and the 409 and Z11-427 “W” engines have the dipstick on the passenger side.

Why is there no oil dipstick?

Sometimes there are holes instead of marks. If the oil doesn’t reach inside the markings or holes on the dipstick, you need to add at least one quart of oil. If the dipstick is not showing an oil level, you need to add oil immediately. The dipstick is your gauge for abnormally high oil consumption.

Do some cars not have oil dipsticks?

Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and some Ford, Cadillac, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Mazda models, plus others, have eliminated the dipsticks from their vehicles and other manufacturers are going in the same direction with the oil dipstick.

How long is a Chevy 350 dipstick?

19″
Chevy chrome engine oil dipstick fits 1955-1979 Chevy 283-305-327-350-400 small block engines. Length: 19″.

How do I know if I have a 409 engine?

One of the quickest ways to spot a 348 or 409 block is by its front. W engines have the two water pump inlets to the block spread out across the front. The holes are located very close to the outside of the block and their inlets (with one side flattened) are closer in shape to a diamond than a circle or oval.

Are 348 and 409 heads the same?

The high performance 1147 348 heads are basically the same as 817 409 heads, and have bigger runners and better shape. All these heads are considered small port heads, and have 5/16 push rods.

Is it OK to slightly overfill engine oil?

Overfilling your engine oil can cause serious damage to your engine. There is no need for action if the engine oil level is slightly above the max-level. But if you have filled it 0.3″ or more above the sign, it can cause severe damage to your engine.

What does low oil on a dipstick look like?

Pull the dipstick fully out of the tube that it’s housed in. It’s like pulling a sword from a sheath. Have a rag or paper towel ready and wipe any oil off of the end of the dipstick. At the tip of the dipstick you will see two lines: the lower one indicates that the oil level is one quart low.

How do you know if your transmission fluid is low without a dipstick?

Symptoms of Low Transmission Fluid

Drips or puddles underneath the car.
Difficulty shifting through gears and/or slipping.
Shuddering or shaking.
Lurching or sudden jerks.
Transmission won’t engage.
Humming or clunking noises.
A burning smell.

Do cars still have oil dipsticks?

The automatic transmission dipstick, which serves as an under-hood point to both check and add transmission fluid, is being eliminated on more and more models. Some European manufacturers (Mercedes, BMW, and Audi) are taking it one step further and eliminating the engine oil dip stick as well.

What kind of dipsticks are in a Chevy 350?

Dipstick with Tube, Engine, Steel, Chrome, Passenger Side, Chevy Small Block, Each Engine Oil Dipstick, Flexible, Passenger Side Block Entry, Billet Aluminum, Brite Anodized, Chevy, Small Block, Dart SHP, Each

What kind of dipsticks do you use for engine oil?

Engine Oil Dipstick, Midnight Series Flexible, Passenger Side Block Entry, Billet Aluminum, Black Anodized, Chevy, Small Block, LS, Car, Each Dipstick with Tube, Engine, Braided Stainless Steel, Natural, Chevy, Small Block, Each Need It Sooner? Dipstick with Tube, Engine, Steel, Chrome, Passenger Side, Chevy Small Block, Each

What’s the casting number on a Chevy 350?

The casting number on the block is 3970010. From the stuff I read it could be a 1969 to 1979 350 2 or 4 bolt ( this one is a 2 bolt ). Here’s the thing I’m wondering about.