Do you need to replace the dipstick in your car?
If so, you have found your problem. If you need to replace the dipstick, you need to get one that is specific to your vehicle. When reinstalling the bolt for the dipstick to the block (if it is a bolt and not a nut), make sure it goes in easily with your finger so it doesn’t strip.
What should I do if my dipstick tube wont come out?
Unbolt the bracket from the block (it is usually an 8mm or 10mm bolt) and pull it out. If it isn’t easy to pull out, then go under your car where you can easily get to the tube and push up on it. If it doesn’t come out as it should have, you will need to remove the oil pan.
What happens if you Don’t Disconnect the battery from an alternator?
If you don’t disconnect the battery, you’re very likely to end up grounding a live wire during the process. This causes cause all manner of bad things to occur — not the least of which is giving you quite a shock. Now that the battery is out of the way disconnect the wire or wires from the back of the alternator.
How can I tell if my alternator needs to be replaced?
Also check all wiring between the alternator and battery to confirm wires are in good shape, without cuts, kinks, or visible signs of corrosion. Have an assistant rev the engine up to around 1500 rpms to see if voltage output increases. If it stays the same, the alternator is probably to blame.
Can a dipstick leak damage an alternator?
It isn’t a lot but does it like yours did- while it run a little while. Because the dipstick location, when the oil drips, it drips on the alternator. A google search “Can oil damage alternator” returned that oil CAN damage the alternator and I also found this post.
What to do if your dipstick wont come out?
If it isn’t easy to pull out, then go under your car where you can easily get to the tube and push up on it. If it doesn’t come out as it should have, you will need to remove the oil pan. If you have to go this far, see if your dipstick it bent. If so, you have found your problem.
Can a dipstick be removed from an automatic transmission?
My car has an automatic transmission. To answer your first question: yes, it does have a bracket on the oil dipstick tube but, if you remove the bracket, it will pull out. Your dipstick is going to have some curves in it; this is normal for most vehicles. However, it shouldn’t be hard to remove the dipstick.
When do you need to change an oil dipstick?
With the engine, neglect comes more than a few warning signs including a stuck dipstick within your engine. As engine oil is used by the vehicle for lubricating all moving components, its viscosity changes, and after a certain interval this used-up oil should be changed.