3.3TT Broken tip on oil dipstick

[Stinger22]

So this happened today...

Pulled dipstick to check oil, all was good. Put back in and pulled out to check again and the tip was broken. (NGI dipstick)

Any good ideas on how to get the broken piece out? Can I drive the car with it still in there?

Thanks!!!

 

[JSolo]

I'd love to hear what the dealer has to say about this. Not like you can reach in there with a magnet to pull it out either!@#

 

[Stinger GT SS]

How long do you estimate the broken piece to be, I would seek the opinion of a qualified mechanic but in the meantime you could try draining the oil or an engine flush & hope that it comes out if not the sump may have to come off to remove it.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I'd love to hear what the dealer has to say about this. Not like you can reach in there with a magnet to pull it out either!@#

Why would the dealer need to know, I think it is an aftermarket dipstick.

NGI Billet Aluminum Oil Dipstick

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kdmwarehouse.com

 

[JSolo]

Dipstick.

I think that's the forum software filling stuff in. My OE has a plastic tip too.

Edit: never mind. I see he prefixed NGI before the word dip-stick.

 

[Kamauxx]

The dipstick tube is curved so the tip should (hopefully) still be in it. The tube can be removed and replaced. I don't know how hard it is to get to on a Stinger but it's a simple process on most engines. The tube probably costs under $50.

Contact the people you bought the dipstick from. They should be responsible for a replacement tube/dipstick and possibly labor.

 

[Stinger22]

I still had my OEM dipstick. It goes in with no obstructions so I believe the broken piece is not stuck in the tube. I planned on changing my oil this weekend (will definitely be doing it now) and will see if comes out. Reading other forums about the same problem it seems like it shouldn't be a problem if left in but I'd like to get it out.

And yes it was the NGI aftermarket dipstick, purchased through kdmwarehouse.com

 

[SKStinger]

So this happened today...

Pulled dipstick to check oil, all was good. Put back in and pulled out to check again and the tip was broken. (NGI dipstick)

Any good ideas on how to get the broken piece out? Can I drive the car with it still in there?

Thanks!!!

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Yikes! This is why I don't use aftermarket dipsticks or rad caps. They look cool but I prefer to not have plastic in my engine.

 

[Stinger22]

Yikes! This is why I don't use aftermarket dipsticks or rad caps. They look cool but I prefer to not have plastic in my engine.

Unfortunately the OEM one also has a plastic bottom.

 

[SKStinger]

Unfortunately the OEM one also has a plastic bottom.

Right, but plastics are not equal and if the OE one breaks and causes catastrophic failure, you have warranty support.

 

[rpoffen]

And yes it was the NGI aftermarket dipstick, purchased through kdmwarehouse.com

Bet your ass I won't be getting one of those!

 

[Ohiocruiser]

That piece should not cause any problems. It wont go through the pick up tube filter. But, i still,wouldn't want that in my oil pan. Drain the oil and pray it comes out.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Bet your ass I won't be getting one of those!

This thread will kill some future sales if that dipstick. They will have to make that end out of metal.

 

[JSolo]

This is one of those simple stupid things. Why fix what's not broken. For decades dip-sticks have been made out of metal, even if it has a plastic handle. Why change!?@#

Seems it's more costly to produce one with a plastic tip and handle as there's more manufacturing process involved.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

This is one of those simple stupid things. Why fix what's not broken. For decades dip-sticks have been made out of metal, even if it has a plastic handle. Why change!?@#

Seems it's more costly to produce one with a plastic tip and handle as there's more manufacturing process involved.

At least they didn't go BMW way.

 

[RedCal]

At least they didn't go BMW way.

They still have a dipstick... it's found in the driver's seat! (jk)

 

[Stinger GT SS]

This thread will kill some future sales if that dipstick. They will have to make that end out of metal.

I remember when they first came out, I was worried that the whole wire section would separate from the top billet piece that’s why I didn’t bother, didn’t think the bottom plastic bit would fail, it’s obviously not suitable in oil or to handle the heat or perhaps both.

 

[HDTurbo]

A few thoughts-
My stock stick looks just like that.
In for more stick pics.
Why would you buy an aftermarket dipstick?
I was just checkin’ her oil when I snapped of the tip. Man, she’s cold.
Never pull it out too quickly.

Over to RedCal…

 

[ChaneRZ]

Make sure she’s all lubed up and pull slowly.

 

[nhcowboy28]

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