Missing Oil Dipstick - Toyota Yaris Forums

wooverstone8 · 06-07-2012, 05:35 AM

Apparently the last time I got an oil change, the mechanic never put the dipstick back -so I've been driving without one for the past month. A fellow yaris owner in my neighborhood was nice enough to lend me his oil dipstick so I can check my oil level. Could there possibly be any engine damage driving without an oil dipstick?

bronsin · 06-07-2012, 08:05 AM

You dont say when you used the borrowed dipstick you were low on oil. So, no, based on that you are fine.

But I would plug the hole with another dipstick!

Klink10 · 06-07-2012, 08:15 AM

.....and don't go back to that oil changer.

eTiMaGo · 06-07-2012, 11:29 AM

maybe it was a certain ex-YW member stealing it for his lifelong mission of ridding the world of plastic dipsticks?

mr_miles · 06-07-2012, 12:27 PM

yesss..........my precioussssssssssssss.....all the plastic sticks are miiiiinneeee, they don't believes us....

I don't think there are any issues with running without a dipstick - maybe after a lot of time something could happen, but i doubt it. just cover the hole with some duct tape or something until you get another one, lol.

wooverstone8 · 06-07-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

You dont say when you used the borrowed dipstick you were low on oil.

There were still oil left in the engine.

Anyone know how much it would cost to get a replacement?

BTW thanks for the replys!

Spidermandud · 06-07-2012, 08:19 PM

boy whoever forgot to put that in was a bit of a dipstick don't ya think?

fnkngrv · 06-07-2012, 08:32 PM

Call a local junkyard...probably would give you one for a few bucks or maybe even free.

bobolinko · 06-07-2012, 08:35 PM

Why don't you try going back to the place that did your last oil change, and ask them if they still have your dipstick? It surely wouldn't cost you anything, if they do. I'd say you're going to make another appointment later if they ask you, or if they say that your oil is due for a change. If not, junkyard or dealership. Dealership would of course, be the most expensive alternative for replacement. Good Luck!

fnkngrv · 06-07-2012, 08:52 PM

wow...just did google searching and even tried Rockauto.com but they are like the unicorn it would seem. I am not sure if my replacement motor came with one, but I can check

wooverstone8 · 06-07-2012, 10:59 PM

I contacted the dealership a couple of hours ago and they didn't have my dipstick. Dealership said they would order a new one.

Thanks for the replys.

Nicfin · 06-07-2012, 11:28 PM

And that's why I change my own oil. I think incompetence in the world is at an all time high.

Hershey · 06-08-2012, 12:45 AM

Would think that dirt / moisture may have got into your engine . May want to get an U.O.A.. Could be interesting . Good luck .

bronsin · 06-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicfin

And that's why I change my own oil. I think incompetence in the world is at an all time high.

bentjazz · 06-16-2012, 08:52 AM

lol@mr miles

06-07-2012, 05:35 AM	#1
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	Missing Oil Dipstick Apparently the last time I got an oil change, the mechanic never put the dipstick back -so I've been driving without one for the past month. A fellow yaris owner in my neighborhood was nice enough to lend me his oil dipstick so I can check my oil level. Could there possibly be any engine damage driving without an oil dipstick?

06-07-2012, 08:05 AM	#2
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	You dont say when you used the borrowed dipstick you were low on oil. So, no, based on that you are fine. But I would plug the hole with another dipstick! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

06-07-2012, 11:29 AM	#4
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	maybe it was a certain ex-YW member stealing it for his lifelong mission of ridding the world of plastic dipsticks? __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

06-07-2012, 08:19 PM	#7
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	boy whoever forgot to put that in was a bit of a dipstick don't ya think? __________________ -Will-

06-07-2012, 08:32 PM	#8
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Call a local junkyard...probably would give you one for a few bucks or maybe even free. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

06-07-2012, 08:15 AM	#3
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	.....and don't go back to that oil changer.

06-07-2012, 08:35 PM	#9
bobolinko Bob Drives: Yaris and Scion XD 5 spd BSP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Was Hawaii - Moved to Everett WA Posts: 145	Why don't you try going back to the place that did your last oil change, and ask them if they still have your dipstick? It surely wouldn't cost you anything, if they do. I'd say you're going to make another appointment later if they ask you, or if they say that your oil is due for a change. If not, junkyard or dealership. Dealership would of course, be the most expensive alternative for replacement. Good Luck!

06-07-2012, 08:52 PM	#10
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	wow...just did google searching and even tried Rockauto.com but they are like the unicorn it would seem. I am not sure if my replacement motor came with one, but I can check __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

06-07-2012, 10:59 PM	#11
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	I contacted the dealership a couple of hours ago and they didn't have my dipstick. Dealership said they would order a new one. Thanks for the replys.

06-07-2012, 11:28 PM	#12
Nicfin Nic Drives: 2008 3-Door Liftback Manual Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 51	And that's why I change my own oil. I think incompetence in the world is at an all time high.

06-08-2012, 12:45 AM	#13
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Would think that dirt / moisture may have got into your engine . May want to get an U.O.A.. Could be interesting . Good luck .

06-16-2012, 08:52 AM	#15
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 541	lol@mr miles

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