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pgackerman

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Oil dip stick
« on: January 25, 2021, 05:27:53 pm »

I've noticed my oil dip stick is frequently popped up enough to be noticeable.  Mostly cuz I push down first, maybe an 1/8" to 1/4", before pulling it out.

Has anyone else noticed the same thing?
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2021, 05:32:48 pm »
Check the PCV to make sure it is working and not letting pressure build up inside the crankcase
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2021, 05:41:25 pm »
Does the stick pop up, if left for a day, or does the engine have to run?
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2021, 07:30:03 pm »

Good question.

Just went to the garage to check and the dip stick has not popped up since this morning when I checked my oil.  Nor have I taken the car out today.
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2021, 07:34:18 pm »
Crankcase pressure could be the issue, but other things, like tension and bumps can cause the issue, as well.
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2021, 07:51:14 pm »
Seems that if there was excess crankcase pressure there would be oil blown out of the dipstick tube and also probably around the oil filler cap.  Even with a healthy engine and PCV valve, there could still be a little oil at the dipstick.  Most likely it's just from engine vibration and some resistance to the dipstick going all the way into the tube. 
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2021, 08:04:15 pm »
You certainly worded that better than I did.
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2021, 09:45:19 pm »
Just worded differently, but agreeing with you. 
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2021, 07:53:58 am »
Completely agree about the PCV issue. But to help eliminate excessive pressure and blow by I use AutoRX or SeaFoam. If any of the oil passages get clogged it can build up pressure where you don’t want it. Try a new PCV and a good engine oil flush.

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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2021, 07:58:42 am »
What was the outcome on the popup stick-in-the block?
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2021, 08:35:54 am »

Nothing yet.  Considering getting a replacement PCV.

Figure this has been going on for some time, no rush.
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2021, 08:38:14 am »
PCV is cheap and easy, but there will be oil in that vacuum tube, if PCV is bad.  Oil in vacuum tube is bad.
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Re: Oil dip stick
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2021, 09:46:46 am »

Yup, true.
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