Dipstick Broke

[TDI's RULE]

Went to check my oil on my 2002 Duramax yesterday. When I pulled out dipstick,the guage attached to wire wasn't there. I guess it fell into pan? Problem or not? Is it magnetic at all as I have heavy duty oil drain plug in pan? If not magnetic will it just fall to bottom of pan and rest peacefully? Any thoughts? Dreaded or otherwise?

 

[Chris142]

its prolly too long to fall completely into the pan. it's going to stay in the dipstick tube and u can't check the oil.

 

[Drew99GT]

That's a tough one. It's either going to rest in peace, end up chewing up the bottom end, or get sucked to the pickup screen on the oil pump. I'd probably drop the pan on that one because the unknowns are too much. It might not be a problem, but the chances of a catastrophe or too great IMO. Is it a lease? If not, do you plan on keeping it for a long time?

 

[SwampSurvivor]

I can't imagine a 2002 truck would still be on lease ...

 

[SLCraig]

Not a problem most likely. Will be sitting int he dipstick tube and resting on the bottom of the pan is my guess.

 

[Bgallagher]

Originally Posted By: SLCraig
Not a problem most likely. Will be sitting int he dipstick tube and resting on the bottom of the pan is my guess.


+1 Try one of those thin magnets with the extention. I have one that looks like a pen that I use for my breaks and drops that are magnetic. I'd look into replacing that soon

 

[Colt45ws]

I dont think it will make its way into the engine. The pickup has a screen on it for a reason. I wouldnt worry about it, just put a new dipstick in it.

 

[johnsmellsalot]

You could try fishing it out through the drain hole with a pickup tool. I assume you're talking about the dipstick similar to the Chevrolet Cobalt. http://media.photobucket.com/image/recen...2D2020B4A64.jpg

 

[Vikas]

Apart from Cartalk, I had never heard of end of your dipstick falling down.

 

[mechtech2]

"gauge attached to wire"?