How do you replace the transmission dipstick tube?

How do you replace the transmission dipstick tube?

Just replaced mine on a 2011 silverado and I’m guessing it’s similar if not identical. Hello folks! Just replaced mine in less than 5 minutes (minus getting the old one out and removing the shield plate). Hint Feed the replacement tube in from the bottom.

Where does the dipstick go in a car?

The dipstick goes back in the car easily enough. I lowered it in from the top, then got under the car and tightened down the bolt with an 11mm socket to what I thought was reasonably tight. At this point I found I had another problem — I’d stripped the hole in the transmission that holds the tube in place.

Why does my dipstick keep getting stuck in my transmission?

If necessary, I’ll drain some fluid after that. Also, the dipstick itself is still being a bit of a pain. It seems like it has to be turned at just the right angle to seat all the way into the transmission, and then it can get stuck and has to be twisted again to pull it out.

How do you replace a broken transmission tube?

It turns out the seal got shifted when I had inserted the tube and wasn’t actually sealing at all. I had to remove the tube, put the seal back inside the hole in transmission, reinsert the tube, and tighten down the bolt to anchor the tube to the transmission before bolting the top of the tube to the cylinder head.

Where does the dipstick go in a Chevy Silverado?

This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT900 (2007-2013). The dipstick for your truck slides into the dipstick tube and then into the oil pan. There is no other way to easily check the oil level in your truck except with the dipstick tube. The tube goes into the block, down where road salt and crud gets on it.

Just replaced mine on a 2011 silverado and I’m guessing it’s similar if not identical. Hello folks! Just replaced mine in less than 5 minutes (minus getting the old one out and removing the shield plate). Hint Feed the replacement tube in from the bottom.

Where does the dipstick go in the oil pan?

The dipstick for your truck slides into the dipstick tube and then into the oil pan. There is no other way to easily check the oil level in your truck except with the dipstick tube. The tube goes into the block, down where road salt and crud gets on it. Sometimes, the tube gets weak from corrosion and needs to be replaced.

Which is the best oil level dipstick tube?

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