Snapped dipstick

smuggler.ie · 2019-04-24 07:51:47

So did serviced car on weekend, went to double-check oil level before closing bonnet, dipstick appeared to be snapped at "max" mark - it was fine just minute ago, plastic POS. I am guessing this would be NCT failure (due this week). Do i need to be concerned about end of it sitting in the engine?

24-04-2019 07:51AM

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So did serviced car on weekend, went to double-check oil level before closing bonnet, dipstick appeared to be snapped at "max" mark - it was fine just minute ago, plastic POS.

I am guessing this would be NCT failure (due this week).

Do i need to be concerned about end of it sitting in the engine?

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#2 24-04-2019 12:21PM

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Order a new one from the motor factors.
I'd say the broken piece is sitting on the bottom of the sump.

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#3 24-04-2019 01:08PM

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What car is it?

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#4 24-04-2019 01:28PM

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It's old banger, Picasso with 1.6 HDi
Replacement on order.
Broken piece is about 1.5- 2 inch long and I am not sure how deep tube goes into sump - could it be stuck in tube?
Will find out once replacement delivered.

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