David Cullen Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 So apparently the dipstick broke and is now sitting in the tube (no idea how long it's been like that as I bought it used and "as is" but this was missed). Is the tube able to be removed on it's own if I can't fish the dipstick out? Anyone have any experience with something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Generally speaking, yes, the tube can be removed. I can't say for sure on this engine, but that has been my experience in the past. I haven't heard of this before on a DJ, but who knows. Can you see it in there, or are you assuming it is there because it's not connected to the handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 What year, what engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 What year, what engine? You have to guess and hope you provide accurate information... Duh. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 You have to guess and hope you provide accurate information... Duh. And hope they joined the right forum before asking the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 If you could get a magnet down the filler tube you may be able to retrieve it. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cullen Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's a 2009 SXT 3.5L HO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Its very common dealers have them in stock I was able to get mine out as it broke in the right place You might be able to get a needlenose plier on it good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 check with the dealer he can tell you all your options....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cullen Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Tried getting some pics, but can't get them off my iphone. I was hoping the tube just screwed into the oil pan, but without getting it on a lift, it hard to see and it looks like I might have to drop the oil pan to get the tube out. But the dipstick has been broken long enough that debris has now filled the tube and is completely blocking it and it's solid, almost like a plug. I'm hoping to avoid taking this thing to the stealership if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 That sucks & now you got me worried as I check my oil almost daily (I know that's too frequent) I thought this would have been a really rare problem but there are quite a few discussions & youtube video's on this.....Dodge (Chrysler) seems to have a real problem with the plastic handle breaking. I don't think this will help the OP but for anyone else this may help if you encounter a dipstick breaking situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cullen Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hmm, after seeing this video, the "plug" as I put it could be the plastic end where the handle broke off. Gonna give drilling it a try tomorrow when I get home from work. I'll be sure to change the oil afterwards to remove any debris that makes it down the tube into the oil pan. I'll report back tomorrow, hopefully with good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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