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05-23-2013, 01:15 AM | #1 |
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Why won't my dipstick come out???
I just did oil change today, but the dipstick wouldnt come out no matter how hard i pulled it, I tried twisting it but i worried it would break, but still couldnt get it out.
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05-23-2013, 06:17 AM | #2 |
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Same thing happened with my wifes 04 Camry. I believe that was because being a new car I almost never checked the oil between changes and the o ring got dirty.
I just yanked harder and it came out ok. I cleaned the end of the dipstick with some gas on a rag and all was well. You might benefit from heating the end of the metal dipstick tube with a hair dryer. Obviously if you heat it too much that wouldnt be good! OR Squirt a little gas where the dipstick/dipstick tube come together to disolve the crud that has most likely built up in there. It might take a few treatments. Wait a minute. It wasnt my wifes 04 Camry it was my daughters 2012 Camry. The car was new and the first time I checked the oil (my daughter never checks her oil or tire pressure) the dipstick was difficult to remove. After I cleaned it it was OK.
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05-23-2013, 09:09 PM | #3 |
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thanks, followed your advice, and got it back out!
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05-24-2013, 06:01 AM | #4 |
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Awesome!
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05-24-2013, 04:55 PM | #5 |
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my dipstick got stuck on my honeymoon night, but I got it out...
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05-24-2013, 05:01 PM | #6 |
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↑↑↑↑ *Snorts* Didn't have enough lube? LOL
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05-25-2013, 06:09 AM | #7 |
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We had to use a sears pry-bar !!!!!!!
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