Dip Stick Removal

[MAR4973]

Hi

Is there a knack to removing the oil dip stick . Tried today but it’s locked in and looks like it’s got a clip on it so can’t be pulled out .

any ideas ?

thanks

M

 

[MAR4973]

Like in this photo . Don’t want to pull out and snap the tabs . Is there a way to do it ?

 

[jcbmally]

They do take quite a tug to get them out, it shouldn’t break.

 

[CosmicBlue]

Just came looking for the same answer for my newly acquired '23 Ateca - I can see the yellow stick has little 'claws', they are very reluctant to give up!

One just has to be rough with it then?

 

[Karbonfaiba]

I just checked my oil level and quality - yes - you just pull directly upwards with some force. If you are really concerned about it, you could apply some pry action on 1 side of the clip with a finger, while pulling up with the other hand, but it's fine.

What I struggle with a bit is making sure to grab the other end (with a tissue) lower down the stick just before you pull it all the way out - so it doesn't flick oil over yourself or the windscreen. Then making sure no lint goes on the dipstick after you wipe it (although this will be collected by the filter).

 

[Andy.M]

Didn't know my Formentor had a dip stick !!

 

[Villabrand]

I found out on my formentor that the dip stick does go in a particular way round so make sure you get it the right way. Easy trial and error as it is easier to put back in one way than the other

 

[KJA]

Just came looking for the same answer for my newly acquired '23 Ateca - I can see the yellow stick has little 'claws', they are very reluctant to give up!

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One just has to be rough with it then?

Well its the same design from Q3 TFSI 45 I had and eventually I broke 1 tab of it over the time.

 

[CosmicBlue]

Well its the same design from Q3 TFSI 45 I had and eventually I broke 1 tab of it over the time.

KJ you here!

 

[KJA]

Yes I am
Trying to navigate already found few tips.