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Geex · 03-05-2019, 02:00 PM

I want to remove the dipstick to replace the o ring, but i'm unsure if the oil has to be drained or not.

Thanks.

Grady · 03-05-2019, 02:17 PM

The oil does not need to be drained. Pull the tube the oil will drain to the correct level all by itself.

Ultramaroon · 03-05-2019, 05:27 PM

Lift the front or drive it up ramps. That'll give you more than enough, even if overfilled a smidge.

RickyBobby · 03-06-2019, 10:59 AM

I pull the dipstick out every time I change the oil with this to use the larger tube and it never leaks oil. https://www.amazon.com/America-5060T...omotive&sr=1-8
Just make sure your car is on level ground.

gravitylover · 03-06-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyBobby

I pull the dipstick out every time I change the oil with this to use the larger tube and it never leaks oil. https://www.amazon.com/America-5060T...omotive&sr=1-8
Just make sure your car is on level ground.

It would be nice if that container was clear with marks at 1/2 quart levels so you can see that you've removed the full amount.

RickyBobby · 03-06-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

It would be nice if that container was clear with marks at 1/2 quart levels so you can see that you've removed the full amount.

Yes it would but the metal container is stronger than a plastic one. I can tell by the weight of the container when it has removed all the oil; and I always have an empty 5 qt jug available to dump the container in to before I add fresh oil to also make sure I have sucked all the old oil out.

RickyBobby · 03-06-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Geex

I want to remove the dipstick to replace the o ring, but i'm unsure if the oil has to be drained or not.

Thanks.

Is it leaking oil around where the dipstick goes into the engine block?

Geex · 03-06-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyBobby

Is it leaking oil around where the dipstick goes into the engine block?

Yes it is.

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