Hey Jim, you paid good money for that car! Enjoy the convenience of modern technology and forget about the dipstick. You can check the oil level from the drivers' seat. With the mileage displayed in the instrument cluster just press the down arrow on the steering wheel ( I think it's two or three times ) until the display tells you it's checking the oil level. The engine must be at operating temperature with the key ON/ engine off. It only takes a few seconds. I know it takes some time to get used to, but the "digital dipstick" is here to stay.