Ford Powerstroke 03-07 6.0L Discussion of 6.0 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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The handle on my oil dipstick broke off. My dumb butt just made it worse by trying to get it out. I don't have a whole lot of time to mess with it until the weekend. Will I do damage to my truck if I drive it? 06 F250 6.0L. Thanks for any advice.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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If the handle part just came off then you are fine, might want to go to a hardware store or even a hobby shop and get a pair of "surgical" clamps,
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 03:09 AM
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I had the same problem a long time ago. I used a long needle nose vise-grip to pull out the dipstick.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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you should be fine, they are designed to miss everything. I would want to get it out asap though. because it can cause problems
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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i also broke mine when i was on top of motor
now i take it out
the price for a new one was reasonable from ford
 
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