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Dipstick problems?

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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Dipstick problems?
Am I headed for the long day of fishing for a broken stick?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 04:36 AM
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Well if the whole thing is still together, head to the dealer and get a new one. They are cheep.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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If it snapped and you need to access it, then look at this thread.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 05:53 AM
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Change the oil....if you are lucky it will come right out...
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Purchased a new unit from WMW.
 
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