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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 01:10 PM
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2001 7.3 dipstick problem

i pulled my dipstick out the other day just to check my oil, when i was putting it back in it stop about 80% of the way in and won't go in any further i have no idea what it could be and I'm not sure what to do. it just won't go all the way in. Can i drive with out the dipstick?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 04:38 AM
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You csn, but I’d cover the hole at least to prevent stuff getting in.

Sometimes i’v Had trouble putting it back in and have had to twist it a bit.


I think the dipstick has a small rubber oring on it that may have degraded and fsllen off. Doubtful, but you never know. Check your dipstick with a new one.

 
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Have you looked for a hole in the dipstick tube? That does happen with some of these motors.
 
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