D5 163 Oil Dipstick

RAN60 · Mar 29th, 2012, 15:02

Anyone got an Oil Dipstick for a 2002 52 plate D5 163bhp ive snapped the top off mine

Thanks

Rich

outnumbered · Mar 29th, 2012, 15:07

would that be tying to get the oil filter off

. there are different lenghts measure yours you can get them from a scappys for a tenner if you go to volvo it will be the tube and the dipstick together for a tasty sum.
mike

RAN60 · Mar 29th, 2012, 16:42

Hi Mike,

Actually i "leaned" on it looking down the back of the engine by accident and snapped the top off lol!

cant find a scrappy anywhere with one either and got priced £47 for the new tube and stick!

Gutted!

Rossi-fan · Apr 11th, 2012, 19:42

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Originally Posted by RAN60

Hi Mike,

Actually i "leaned" on it looking down the back of the engine by accident and snapped the top off lol!

cant find a scrappy anywhere with one either and got priced £47 for the new tube and stick!

Gutted!

I paid a fraction of that for a new dipstick from FRF volvo, Swansea

RAN60 · Apr 12th, 2012, 10:07

Thats Rossi!

Unfortunate thing was that price was from FRF Swansea! I work around the corner lol.

They explained that now you have to buy the "uprated" dipstick tube, o-rings and new "uprated" dipstick.

If you dont buy the tube the dipstick will be the wrong length.... Gutted!

Super Glue is holding well so far!

outnumbered · Apr 12th, 2012, 10:22

so what length is the uprated dipstick a dip stick is a dipstick in my book lol,
mike

RAN60 · Apr 12th, 2012, 12:06

I have no idea but Simon (FRF SWANSEA) Said they are shorter now and having the wrong dipstick in means the level wont be accurate as the tube and stick are gauged together.

I was under the same impression as you Mike but for some reason Volvo desided there was a design flaw in thier old dipstick....

Rossi-fan · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:06

Does that mean we've all got the wrong amount of oil in???

RAN60 · Apr 12th, 2012, 15:36

LOL no it just means that if your unfortunate enough to be in my position and snap the top off your dip stick, they no longer make the old dipsticks and instead make a new "uprated version" which is shorter.

Being shorter means the old "standard" oil dipstick tube (which the dipstick goes into) is going to be too long for the new dipstick and will not give accurate oil level readings.

You have to buy the new "uprated" shorter dipstick and the new shorter dipstick tube into the engine for the levels to be read correctly if replacing.

Sorry to confuse, but to sum up:

If you have an original dipstick -> your fine (oil levels are accurate)

If you break the dipstick -> your knackered and have to buy a new dipstick and dipstick tube and o-rings (to make readings accurate with new dipstick)

outnumbered · Apr 12th, 2012, 17:52

all this for a snapped ring lol

Mar 29th, 2012, 15:02	#1
RAN60 Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 07:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales	D5 163 Oil Dipstick Anyone got an Oil Dipstick for a 2002 52 plate D5 163bhp ive snapped the top off mine Thanks Rich

Mar 29th, 2012, 15:07	#2
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	would that be tying to get the oil filter off. there are different lenghts measure yours you can get them from a scappys for a tenner if you go to volvo it will be the tube and the dipstick together for a tasty sum. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Apr 12th, 2012, 10:22	#6
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	so what length is the uprated dipstick a dip stick is a dipstick in my book lol, mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Apr 12th, 2012, 17:52	#10
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	all this for a snapped ring lol __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Mar 29th, 2012, 16:42	#3
RAN60 Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 07:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales	Hi Mike, Actually i "leaned" on it looking down the back of the engine by accident and snapped the top off lol! cant find a scrappy anywhere with one either and got priced £47 for the new tube and stick! Gutted!

Apr 12th, 2012, 10:07	#5
RAN60 Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 07:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales	Thats Rossi! Unfortunate thing was that price was from FRF Swansea! I work around the corner lol. They explained that now you have to buy the "uprated" dipstick tube, o-rings and new "uprated" dipstick. If you dont buy the tube the dipstick will be the wrong length.... Gutted! Super Glue is holding well so far!

Apr 12th, 2012, 12:06	#7
RAN60 Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 07:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales	I have no idea but Simon (FRF SWANSEA) Said they are shorter now and having the wrong dipstick in means the level wont be accurate as the tube and stick are gauged together. I was under the same impression as you Mike but for some reason Volvo desided there was a design flaw in thier old dipstick....

Apr 12th, 2012, 14:06	#8
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	Does that mean we've all got the wrong amount of oil in???

Apr 12th, 2012, 15:36	#9
RAN60 Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 07:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales	LOL no it just means that if your unfortunate enough to be in my position and snap the top off your dip stick, they no longer make the old dipsticks and instead make a new "uprated version" which is shorter. Being shorter means the old "standard" oil dipstick tube (which the dipstick goes into) is going to be too long for the new dipstick and will not give accurate oil level readings. You have to buy the new "uprated" shorter dipstick and the new shorter dipstick tube into the engine for the levels to be read correctly if replacing. Sorry to confuse, but to sum up: If you have an original dipstick -> your fine (oil levels are accurate) If you break the dipstick -> your knackered and have to buy a new dipstick and dipstick tube and o-rings (to make readings accurate with new dipstick)

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