GS430 Transmission Dipstick Stuck?
#1
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GS430 Transmission Dipstick Stuck?
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
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
#2
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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.
#6
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Excellent, that’s very helpful. Thank you for posting.I’ll take a look this weekend and try to move that clip out of the way before pulling the dipstick. Hopefully that’ll do it. Not sure how I missed that the first time.
#7
Instructor
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Interesting, I had the same issue. Once I figured out how to get it out, I realized it was just as hard to put back in. It just felt like it was getting caught on something. It finally went back in after some wrestling. Come on Lexus, seriously?
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#8
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.
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.
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