cannot pull out the engine oil dipstick
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cannot pull out the engine oil dipstick
Last had the engine oil changed by the dealer awhile back on my 2013 RX 350. went to check the engine oil today and lo and behold I cannot, for the life of me, pull out the engine oil dipstick. I feel that if I pull any harder I'll pull the handle off. really weird
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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My 2011 CPO was like that when I bought it last year. With a little twist and a hard pull, it came out. I then applied a little motor oil to the rubber O-ring gasket and now it's fine.
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#8
You are under warranty. Take it back to the dealer and let them remove it or break it. This should be a no charge item. After all, you were only trying to check the fluid level. Make sure you can do it yourself while you are still on the lot after they "fix" it.
#9
ive had such issue, i tried pulling it as hard as i could, and i bench almost 350 i couldnt take it out, few days later i was putting in windshield washing fluid and decided to give it a try again, it went with ease, no force was applied. No idea why
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Dip Stick Dilemma
Last had the engine oil changed by the dealer awhile back on my 2013 RX 350. went to check the engine oil today and lo and behold I cannot, for the life of me, pull out the engine oil dipstick. I feel that if I pull any harder I'll pull the handle off. really weird
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Ray A.
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That's the type of thing I would like to know what the outcome is. Even if you take it to the dealer, ask for an honest explanation and please let us know. If this happens to me, I hope there are no kids around, cause they will surely learn a lot of new words.
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