Why does my dipstick keep getting stuck in my transmission?
If necessary, I’ll drain some fluid after that. Also, the dipstick itself is still being a bit of a pain. It seems like it has to be turned at just the right angle to seat all the way into the transmission, and then it can get stuck and has to be twisted again to pull it out.
How do you drain a transmission dipstick tube?
You’ll need to drain the transmission first, as the fluid level sits higher than the bottom of the tube, but mine was already drained. I also found it is easier to get to the tube by rolling under the car feet-first from behind the engine instead of head-first as I often do.
Where does the dipstick go in a car?
The dipstick goes back in the car easily enough. I lowered it in from the top, then got under the car and tightened down the bolt with an 11mm socket to what I thought was reasonably tight. At this point I found I had another problem — I’d stripped the hole in the transmission that holds the tube in place.
How to replace a broken dipstick tube in a car?
There will be some resistance as the insert is pushed out into the aluminum, and then it will turn easily again. Then you simply extract the driver and you’re done. An M7 Timecard kit and its drill bit, countersink tool, tap and insert driver, as well as a set of tap sockets.
What does it mean if your alternator is shorted in both directions?
You should have continuity in one direction and if you switch leads you’ll have no continuity. This will tell you the diodes are good or shorted in the alternator. If you have continuity in both directions then the large post is grounded or the internal diodes are bad.
Can a car alternator cause a transmission problem?
Today’s cars are an amalgamation of integrated systems, all carefully interlaced to give the computer as much control as possible of every aspect of your car’s performance. The short answer is that, yes, an alternator can affect a modern car’s transmission just as it can the radio, catalytic converter and even tire pressure.
How do you get a stuck dipstick out of an engine?
Once you gain little movement spray the cavity between the stuck dipstick and dipstick tube generously with a lubricant that is safe to use on an engine. The perished and stuck o rings that are stuck to the dipstick tube should come free and you will be able to remove the stuck dipstick from your engine.
How often should you clean the transmission dipsticks?
To prevent breakage in the future, remove the dipstick monthly, clean the mating surfaces and apply some oil to the sealing area. The Honda dealer parts department has plenty of dipsticks on hand. You should also clean the transmission dipstick.