Originally Posted by GEE35FX

^^^^By the sounds of it, I think it was just Sam's aging eyesight combined with poor design that was the problem finding the dipstick hole.
I must admit, I always had to use a flashlight to check the oil in my 1st gen G35. It has to be the worst design ever.

Originally Posted by whatacar

LOL, you guys, old and not so are very funny. Last night on my way to Brantford, driving along the Grand R. I has to swerve sharply. My passenger said, " Sit, you almost ended up in the water". To which I replied .. I'm calling the G "BP" from now on.
That dark abyss is really, really dark, but I figured out a solution. I now carry a box of plastic straws with a split in it. As I pull out the stick I slide the straw over it (extra large size) and into the opening. I leave it there while I check the level and then slide it back into the abyss.
Wayne, I love the strut and will keep it.
BTW Boyz. I had the pan replaced today and problem solved. Thanks for all you advice and laughs.