How deep into the oil pan does the dipstick stick out? I know it is kind of hard to look at that but people on the .org know a lot of things like this so I figured I would ask. Reason being, I changed the oil pan gaskets and rtv. Got everything back together and started putting oil in the car. When I went to check the level the dipstick is stuck. I figure I will have to redo everything but I am wishing to delay that for as long as possible.

 

There was a recent thread that mentioned you must remove the dipstick before replacing the oil pan or it may get bent and stuck on something. This may be what happened to you.

 

It looks to be about 5-6 inches in to the pan to me..

 

I must have missed that thread. I'll try and remember that next time (soon). MyGreenMax94, Thanks for the pic thats exactly what I needed to know. By the way, anyone heard of someone selling a ve dipstick lately?

 

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