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Old 09-15-2010, 10:15 PM
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I keep finding my engine oil dip stick popped up about an inch wtf, should I care? and how do I stop it?
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Old 09-15-2010, 10:37 PM
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Re: dip stick
a new "0" ring to replace the old one usually works.

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Old 09-16-2010, 12:36 AM
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And if the o-ring doesn't fix it, then the PCV valve needs replacing.
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Old 09-16-2010, 07:03 AM
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And if the o-ring doesn't fix it, then the PCV valve needs replacing.
Not what I wanted to hear Nate.

I don't particularly want to try to replace that darn thing.
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Not what I wanted to hear Nate.

I don't particularly want to try to replace that darn thing.
Well if it makes you feel any better, you could try cleaning it out instead
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Old 09-16-2010, 09:24 AM
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Well if it makes you feel any better, you could try cleaning it out instead
Just getting to the thing is trouble enough. I just bought the tools at Harbor Freight, will probably try to do it tomorrow.
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Old 09-16-2010, 01:20 PM
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Not what I wanted to hear Nate.

I don't particularly want to try to replace that darn thing.
Then simply replace the "0" ring

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Then simply replace the "0" ring

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Did that. Still pops up.
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I keep finding my engine oil dip stick popped up about an inch wtf, should I care? and how do I stop it?
How about rigging up a counterweight? Perhaps with a used oil filter, or an old visor, or both...
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