2000 Nissan Sentra Dipstick Broke Off Fix

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TERLAY
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I have a 2000 nissan sentra, mileage 110,000. When trying to check the oil, the dipstick broke off in the chamber. I have tried to put something down into the hole to get a grip on what's left of it, but it was pushed down instead of coming up.

Any idea the best way to remove this? When changing the oil, I thought I might be able to reach it after taking the oil filter off, but that wasn't possible either.

Thanks so much!
Dec 15, 2006 at 10:36 AM
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[quote:6bc44e12ec="terlay"]I have a 2000 nissan sentra, mileage 110,000. When trying to check the oil, the dipstick broke off in the chamber. I have tried to put something down into the hole to get a grip on what's left of it, but it was pushed down instead of coming up.

Any idea the best way to remove this? When changing the oil, I thought I might be able to reach it after taking the oil filter off, but that wasn't possible either.

Thanks so much![/quote:6bc44e12ec]

Hey terlay
Looks like dipstick tube removal is your only option. They usually bolt thru a bracket to the motor and once this is taken off some gentle twisting w/ some pliers or small vice grips and the tube will come out. To re-install, clean the end and tube, apply some sealant @ the base and gently tap back in place. Let us know!

Chris
Dec 15, 2006 at 8:55 PM

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Remove the dipstick tube: unbolt the bracket that holds it to the engine, then gently twist the tube out with pliers or small vise grips. Clean the tube and its end, apply sealant at the base, and gently tap it back into place.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Nissan Sentra with 110,000 miles reported that the oil dipstick broke off in the tube. Attempts to grip the remaining piece pushed it farther down, and removing the oil filter did not provide access. The expert said the dipstick tube must be removed by unbolting its bracket and gently twisting it out, then cleaned, resealed at the base, and tapped back into place.

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