BayAreaLex

Hi guys, this is a silly question that I'm somewhat embarassed to ask about:

I tried to pull my trans dipstick in my 2001 GS430 and it feels stuck. I wrestled with it for a few minutes this week and couldn't get it to budge. I didn't want to apply too much force and risk breaking it.

Is there some sort of a release or lock on it that I'm overlooking?

Sincerely,
Desperate on Peninsula

Letsride

Nope....they seize from time to time. Get below the car and unbolt the upper section from the side of the trans. The whole tube is made up in 2 pieces. Then you can flip the upper section over and spray a lubricant in there to release the seal.

mate01

I had a helluva time putting the dipstick back in .

SaiyanGS3

iTrader: (8)

learned something new. I'll make sure to remove mine one a week

TW99GS300

Found this online. Hope it clarifies your question
There's a clip at the end of the tube that clamps on the handle. Aside from that no other locks or latches.

BayAreaLex

BayAreaLex

shwalker07

If you wipe down the top o-ring when you are checking the fluid on the dipstick as well you can avoid this problem. Crusties, dirt and debris forms at the highest point on that dipstick above the o-ring and it creates a problem over time. Keep that o-ring lubricated as well with some transmission fluid after you wipe it down.

Appreciate you even have a dipstick to check it as newer Lexus models and most newer cars do not even have a transmission dipstick to easily check the fluid level like we do.

BayAreaLex

It’s not the entry that’s causing the hang up, it’s the last few inches before the dipstick is set and in its final position.

lextout