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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 12:28 AM
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Icon5 My Dipstick broke inside the tube

so my dipstick broke . i did some research on how other people got it out and i tryed many things . just need some help how could i possibly get this out . idk if my rex is low on oil at the moment so i dont drive it . should i just pull oil pan and push it up??
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 05:02 AM
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Can you find a magnet small enough and maybe attach it to a metal coat hanger or thick wire to fit down the tube?
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 05:10 AM
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If you take the pan off it will come right out the bottom...
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 09:34 AM
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I'd honestly try like a telescoping magnet first. Lot less work.
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 09:25 PM
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Default Re: My Dipstick broke inside the tube

or just remove the dipstick tube? Its just 1 bolt.
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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Default Re: My Dipstick broke inside the tube

Originally Posted by JustOneOrTwoPosts
or just remove the dipstick tube? Its just 1 bolt.
Fasho.

Some are just press-fit. Yank it out. Use some wood, hammer back in.
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