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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 06:22 PM
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Is there a trick to removing that stupid oil measuring stick ? I've been having to use a set of 'channel locks' to get the thing out. Even wearing rubber gloves the thing just turns and turns and I can't pull it out...b.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 06:28 PM
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What year? Some of the older models simply pull out
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 06:30 PM
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Rock it while pulling. That sounds bad, but try it.
It needs to be tight or it'll pop out.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 06:46 PM
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Maybe get a gym membership.....................
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 06:46 PM
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I rock out both of my Dynas dip sticks and they come out.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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Thing is I already have a 'gym membership' ! LOL. As I said I find using 'channel locks' does the trick but just wondered if there was a 'trick'. It's a 2003 by the way, thanks for the answers guys...b.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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Twisting won't help, rock and pull
 
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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Yep Ranger that's what i'm doing...rocking it gently side to side and pulling at the same time...b.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 09:07 AM
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Rock it harder.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 09:57 AM
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And pull it harder.
 
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