Dipstick tip is missing!.

[Bills RCZ]

Hello!. I was wondering if anyone has ever had the plastic dipstick tip come off before. I took my car in for all fluids and filters as I do every 5k. My mechanic ( a very trusted friend) called me up and told me after the oil change he had tried to confirm the level and the plastic tip isn’t there. Has this happened to anyone here?. I called Peugeot and the head mechanic in Harrogate told me that on replacing an oil pan gasket in another RCZ, he found 2 tips in the oil pan?!?!

 

[DKZ5745]

Yes, I’ve read of this happening a few times on here. I have the “spring” metal type, so no problems other than it not being the easiest to read levels, but I guess it’s easier to read than one with the tip missing

I think @Verminator had that very problem, so he might be along shortly to offer advice

 

[Verminator]

Yes I did have this happen to me was very concerned about the fact it was missing but was told that the end won't go anywhere it will stay in pan so replaced it with a new one..... Have had several oil changes since

 

[DKZ5745]

There you go

 

[Rczwales77]

Happened to me after purchasing my z last July after having a full service prior to collecting, only plastic top part there, car went back but them my sump was badly leaking oil so my local mechanic noticed sump screws were very loose took pan out scrape and cleaned pan and engine block used proper sealent to which other garage did NOT do but did take broken dipstick out, forgot to re seal properly, quick job cowboy mechanics, anyway my z is now oil leak free since last September, I think you should be a little careful whilst pulling dipstick out you should be fine

 

[neilgsxr69]

Yes very common problem the broken tip or tips in some cases won’t harm anything I don’t know why the Diesel is plastic and the petrol metal

 

[DKZ5745]

There’s a very good reason for that.

Sadly, I don’t know what it is either

 

[Pedro]

The Audi TT dipsticks were known to capitulate into lots of tiny pieces in the bottom of the their sumps causing lots of massive £ signs to appear for the owners who were unfortunate to experience the issue
The problem with plastic sticks is despite their high melting point they go very brittle over time & they either detonate or the ends snap off but they are fitted because manufacturers state they make easy reading when checking the oil level whether that goes primarily for diesels is debatable as for the metal ones in the petrol engine it was suggested by my parts manager contact in the local Pug garage it was something to do with the stick negotiating the "suds tray" in the sump on the petrol engines?

 

[neilgsxr69]

I think the petrol ones are designed so because it passes through the plastic chain guide

 

[DKZ5745]

Or just by some sadistic French guy so that they’re almost impossible to read

 

[neilgsxr69]

Or just by some sadistic French guy so that they’re almost impossible to read

I’ve just bought a replacement that’s exactly the same length which is easier to read I wouldn’t use it all the time just to check level

 

[neilgsxr69]

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[DKZ5745]

Now there’s a thing of beauty

 

[Rich]

The thing to watch out for is when removing the dipstick, if you feel some resistance, try turning the dipstick as you gently draw it out to check the oil.
Mine broke off in my 2014 diesel. It does sink and stay at the bottom of the sump but will not drain with the oil. Even though there are filters to protect the engine I opted to have the broken off piece removed by my local garage whilst in for service and fitted a new dipstick.

 

[1955drr]

Thank you for this timely post, I did a full service on mine yesterday and found reading the dipstick nigh on impossible, after many attempts I was finally satisfied it was up to the mark. One of these replacements is on its way so I can be sure! Just over 4 litres went in.

 

[Jr_45]

I’ve just bought a replacement that’s exactly the same length which is easier to read I wouldn’t use it all the time just to check level View attachment 12482View attachment 12483View attachment 12484View attachment 12485View attachment 12486

How is your experience with the new dipstick? is it accurate and does it fit the rcz?

 

[Pedro]

Thank you for this timely post, I did a full service on mine yesterday and found reading the dipstick nigh on impossible, after many attempts I was finally satisfied it was up to the mark. One of these replacements is on its way so I can be sure! Just over 4 litres went in.

Sealey 5 Ltr oil jug has scaled measurement's on each side just fill it to 4.25 then refill engine & its done & dusted