Campaign - Incorrect Engine Oil Dipstick: Overview
Number: 93C05Section: 6A
Date: Dec., 1992
Subject:
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 93C05 - INCORRECT ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
Model and Year:
1993 CHEVROLET CAPRICE W/ 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE (ARLINGTON ONLY)
To: Select Chevrolet Dealers
General Motors has determined that certain 1993 Chevrolet caprice model vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 5.7L Engines (RPO's L03 or L05) and built at the Arlington assembly plant (VIN Code "R") have engine oil dipsticks which are approximately 20 mm longer than the correct engineering specification. This condition would cause a properly filled engine to indicate an over-filled reading on the dipstick. Draining the oil to correct this condition would result in the engine oil being approximately 1 quart low.
To correct this condition, a new dipstick with the correct length will be sent to all owners of record. Additionally, those owners with under filled engines will be given the option to come to their dealerships to have the engine oil level inspected and adjusted as necessary.