dip stick holder has come out with the dipstick?

1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT
42,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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DAZZAGEE
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hello i have a 1998 hyundai and was just checking the oil levels the dip stick holder has come out with the dipstick. it look slike it needs welding. is the car still driveable? how do i repair
Jan 15, 2011 at 12:16 AM
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Hello,

The engine oil dip stick on this vehicle, has an O-ring at the end where it goes into the engine and also has a bracket for a mounting bolt. The mounting bolt can come loose overtime and allow the tube to come out.

If you were to start the engine and drive the car without the dipstick tube, oil will spill out of that hole and you will lose oil quite fast.
So, it is not recommended to drive or start the engine without that tube installed.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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