Problem with oil dipstick

Tiny
TERLAY
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  • NISSAN SENTRA
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!
Friday, December 15th, 2006 AT 6:36 PM

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Tiny
CARUNDELL
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  • 602 POSTS
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
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Saturday, December 16th, 2006 AT 4:55 AM

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