object dropped into oil fill?

2017 FORD F-150
67,000 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARDIUS1
It is my firm belief that some ignorant piece of trash has placed an object of some kind into my oil fill tube and I'm wanting to know if there is a best method of how to remove it without much trouble. I considered using magnets, but I'm afraid the magnets will stick to something on the inside, get jammed or lodged and when I retrieve my fishing line, the bait will be in the belly of my engine. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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Aug 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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I am sorry to hear that, the best way to remove the foreign object is to remove the valve cover on the side with the oil fill tube. I would not start the engine because it can cause damage. Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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