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Apr 18, 2011 | 03:15 PM

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Has anyone just tried to see if they could find a slightly thicker O-ring that would possibly give it a tighter seal. I can't recall if my 05 did it.

Apr 18, 2011 | 03:20 PM

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That's another good idea. I work in a hydraulic shop, so sourcing an o-ring shouldn't be hard

Apr 18, 2011 | 03:27 PM

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I haven't seen my dipstick pop out at all. Maybe use Steve's idea and do the o-ring trick

Apr 18, 2011 | 05:03 PM

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From: AZ-CA-NV-24/7

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Originally Posted by RacerXI

crankcase pressure. Spin it 180 and it should stick firmer. Check your pcv valve also to be sure it isn't clogged.

A couple of my boosted friends do that and it helps them.

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Originally Posted by rastus

Also try wiping off the oil around the o-rings that seal/hold it in place. That may help.

This is always what I have done and haven't had the problem since.

Apr 18, 2011 | 05:18 PM

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I don't get how that much pressure builds with an open breather port. Obviously it does, but I don't get it. Seems like random cars do it.

Apr 18, 2011 | 07:25 PM

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Saki GT

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Its a combination of things - oil on the o-rings, pressure, engine vibration, lack of friction basically. The bend idea puts tension on the dipstick to stay seated, and its quick and free.

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