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My oil dipstick broke off in the engine, snapped right off at the cheap plastic handle and what's left of it down in the tube is the other half of the plastic handle, wedged in tightly, about 1/2 to 3/4" down with nothing to grip it by, so I now can't even pull the stick out to check my oil. Anybody know of a way to get it out, short of sawing off the neck of the tube it's stuck in?
Laurie from PA
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RE: Oil Dipstick Broke
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Post By Scott (Guest Post)
(07/07/2008)
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Try checking out this site, 5 ways to remove a broken dipstick...
http://rideagainstthemachine.blogsp ... o-remove-stuck-dipstick-in-your.html
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Post By Mr. fix it (Guest Post)
(05/10/2008)
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If the plastic is showing down the tube just heat up a small pocket flat screw driver with a lighter until it is warm enough to set itself into the plastic and let sit until the plastic hardens on the screw driver and turn easy and it should the whole dipstick out. Doesn't cost you a cent. I have done it.
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RE: Oil Dipstick Broke
My son had to take his to the dealer to get it fished out. He got lucky and they were able to get it out pretty quickly.
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Post By eve (Guest Post)
(12/11/2006)
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get a magnetic rod or a rod that has a long hand on it that has a magnetic end to get tools off the floor when you drop them and cannot reach them. That might bring it within reach.
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Post By Mary (Guest Post)
(12/11/2006)
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Try using needle pliers or vise grips.
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