dipstick is broken, how to replace it?

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Albi_75 wrote:Is this product code compatible my car engine (TU3JP) :?: (the guy there said that he used the VIN) :|
It looks ok and the dealer using the VIN would be the best way to get a fully compatible part.

The part number 117475 comes back as Suitable For 1.1 TU1JP 1.4 TU3JP 1.6 TU5JP 8v Petrol Engines so you should be good to go.


If you insert the dipstick into the engine while the engine is cold and on level ground you should get a reading

You can compare this reading with the 'oooooo' on the dash when the car is level and engine off for a while.
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The new dipstick is inserted and shows that the engine is over filled with oil (about 1 cm up the plastic level).
Tomorrow will go to vacuum out the oil.

This type of engine takes about 3.8 liters with new filter? Correct?

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Albi_75 wrote:This type of engine takes about 3.8 liters with new filter? Correct?
My information says 3L. but if you are only vacuuming it out, just keep going until its at the right level.
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Will do so. I hope after the beep sound and oil indicator on the dashboard will disappear.
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The dipstick oil level correspond to the display readings now. Thank you all for your help.
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Albi_75 wrote:The dipstick oil level correspond to the display readings now. Thank you all for your help.
Thank you for letting us know its all ok now :)
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