MRyan Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hey all, Had the car a short while and loving it - went to check fluids this weekend just gone though and my dipsticks stuck inside it's tube! Any ideas on how to prize it out without snapping anything, or how its managed to get stuck in the first place? Sorry if its been covered somewhere, I did a search on the site and couldnt find anything. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.med Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I had to really put some effort into removing the dipstick once, felt a right prat. Like Mr Muscle off the TV. Have you really put your back into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyJ Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Recently got my car and I had the same thing. I'm guessing the last owner didn't check the oil often lol. I just really had to pull hard and it gave. It's okay now as I check quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRyan Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Not yet, I dont wanna snap anything and have it fall into the sump! Reckon that there is any chance of that actually happening? Or should I just yank it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autosri Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I think it's supposed to be tight as its a gas tight seal just give it a yank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Mine normally gets stuck i twist while pulling that normally works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRyan Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Sounds normal - ill just be a bit more brutal with it. This is what happens when you own a French car for about 6 years, you worry about breaking everything haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevielad Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 They are normal to be tight but not real tight.If I were you as MRyan says twist and pull but maybe spray a tad of WD around the dipstick rim and let it soak for 5 then twist and pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Mine normally gets stuck i twist while pulling that normally works This is what I have to do and it always releases fine after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyJ Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 ^ I know that feeling. I had a Clio for around 8 months, never ever again! Good luck with your stick lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
