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Broken Dipstick stuck inside the tube.?

Have an 01 Nissan Sentra and the dipstick handle broke of and while trying to get the dipstick out it got pushed in about 3-4 inches. How do we get it out? Is it safe to move the vehicle while its in there? Please help thank you.

Answer:

if its not stuck ya can get one of those extendable magnets at a parts store and fish it down the tube.just go slow so it wont fall off the magnet.
remove the oil and oil sump,then u can remove broken dipstick bottom form the oil sum
Unbolt the dip stick tube and pull it out.
Unbolt the dip stick tube and you'll be able to push it up and out from the bottom of the tube. It's a fairly common problem with the dip sticks that have a plastic top. Over time due to the heat their exposed to they become brittle and the plastic ring snaps off. A magnet won't work because the top is plastic. The tube is usually held in with a 10 or 12mm bolt. Yes it's safe to move it. Good luck and hope this helps.

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