How to fix a CRV dipstick tube that has pulled out

[@StuartTheScott]

My dude! Thank you so much for this video! I have an issue with this which caused oil to spurt out and reek like my car was about to catch fire. Horribly terrifying but I'm over the moon to see that I can solve this problem myself with limited mechanical experience. Thanks bro! 🙏

[@jamierobbins3764]

Oh man thank you for posting this mine fell out !!! I was trying to figure out which way the tube went back in if the curve was on tops or bottom

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for watching, Jamie!

[@desertportal353]

Thanks for this - I knew that I couldn't have been the only one to have this problem. I was careful to make sure that it went back in all the way down because if it was too high in the hole I might next overfill with oil as the dipstick would not measure correctly.

[@abbottcostello7647]

Thank you! The shaft on my 2001 CR-V pulled out when I checked the oil while on a trip and had 350 miles until getting home. It was tricky but I managed to get it reseated right at the gas pump where I was. I'm relieved to learn that it was only pressure seated to begin with, as I worried about it popping out when under pressure while driving home. But all was well. I checked out a few other videos and was about to pay my mechanic to do the job until I found yours, which put the job into clear perspective. I just ordered a borescope for about $30 and a tube of sealant.... all for about the cost of 1/4 of an hour mechanic's time. I plan to paint the top end of the shaft with a bright high heat paint to assist with checking the oil in the future, as it is so difficult/frustrating to find the hole with the dipstick.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it. I know what you mean about finding the hole--- the paint is a good idea!

[@ronc5524]

You rock this happened to me!! I found your video and this helped me a lot and saved me from the shop!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment, Ron!

[@hsc3knives610]

Big help. Thank you from France

[@ingats2418]

Awesome video and camera work. Thank you for this !

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank you too!

[@aikoonehj8819]

Recently just happened to me... Difference is. I think mine is just cock-eyed side ways in there..I didn't have the entire part pull out .. seems as if that part that holds the dipstick has some way gotten sideways. So Im gonna have to screw the shield off to see where it is. This video did help SO MUCH. THX

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped, Aiko. Thanks for the comment!

[@jamesbarletta409]

I was thinking that the tube would sit flush on the pan but I was not able to get the tube all the way down to the last stopping point. I think it stopped at the first ridge rather than the last. I even hammered with the screwdriver. Is this a problem? Will the tube just pop out again?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

If you put some silicone on it I think it will stay put.

[@rhobi9406]

There's no need to remove the heat shield as I found out you can access the hole from the left side there's enough room to get your hand in there

[@hsc3knives610]

Thanks. Big time saver. 🍻

[@jakethesnake4040]

Would gasket maker work? I dont know if gasket maker actually gets solid after awhile or not.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

I think you’d want something with adhesive properties, and gasket maker I believe is meant to more easily come off

[@jeadie8131]

Great camerawork. Did yu use some sort of bore scope or fibre optic attachment? How about a video on the hassle of getting the heat shield bounting bolts off!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks. Yes, I used a Depstech borescope for the shot into the tube hole. ... Ha ha ... the heat shield wasn't too bad for me, but I live in a rust free area. I can imagine it might be next to impossible for some folks though. Thanks for the comment J EADIE!

[@kylen.6742]

At the dealer I worked at another Honda tech showed me a trick where he took a drill bit starter punch (spring loaded style) and just dimpled the part that goes in the hole all the way around. That plus a little Honda bond to seal it. FIPG from Toyota is better IMO but it worked. We literally had to pound them back into the block.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

That's a great idea Kyle.

[@theresahoffman8408]

Much like loose Valve Guides

[@craigiefconcert6493]

I just watched for the gen 1 CRV? Is it yours? How’s it run?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

It's my daughters. It's running good now. Just did fuel pump, replaced a rocker, valve adjustment, oil pan gasket, valve-cover gasket, engine coolant temperature sensor. Got a couple more videos on this one coming soon. Thanks for the comments, Craigie!

[@delashone20]

Mine fell off & now need a new one..where can i buy the tube at?still have dipstick..

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

You might have to go to a salvage yard, Felicia, if you can't find a used one online. Here's a site a lot of people use when looking for stuff like this locations.lkqpickyourpart.com/search I hope you find what you need!

[@aikoonehj8819]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY I just noticed that I don't even see mine.. the dipstick is out but the part the dipstick goes in .I can't see it. I think it's side ways cock-eyed in there..I'm gonna have to take the shield off .. few months ago I accidentally pulled the dipstick and the other part out .....today I was checking my oil and noticed that the dipstick has NOT been in the hole.. evidently it's just been sitting and evidently the other part is sideways .. mine is a 2001.. thank God I noticed it today and I pray I didn't damage anything

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

​@@aikoonehj8819 Don't fret, as long as your oil light didn't come on, you should still be fine. This is apparently a common problem on these and obviously more common as they age---but they're still great cars! All the best wit yours, and thanks for the comment!

[@maxrshelltrack7443]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY I freaked the first time I ended up pulling out the tube but once I know where to put it back in I wasn't to worried.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@maxrshelltrack7443 I came pretty close myself 🙂. Thanks for the comment.

[@jestep9]

Good job! Thanks for helping out!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank YOU for watching! :-)

[@Lil_Javi21]

THANK YOU

[@alifefullofblessings_erm2300]

Do they sell the dipstick tube at the dealership? Where can I get a replacement?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

It does not look like Honda sells it. You might have to get one from a junkyard or used parts place like LKQ.

[@sippinlosses]

This just happened in my 99 cx hatch, I had to get it home and got oil all over the engine bay. I'll be fixing it tmro smh

[@jonathanj.4800]

Happens every dang time when they change the oil. Some day I will find time to do this mod.

[@leocrafted5182]

I did this worked great but I have smoke coming from the dip stick

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Could mean you need a new PCV valve- most likely.

[@domy3373]

What do i do if I don’t even have the tube it’s like not even there

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Yikes! Probably have to look at a junkyard.

[@theresahoffman8408]

Is it still holding up?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Yes. So far so good Theresa!

[@americahombreagua8005]

What year is this?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

2001

[@jossriv5834]

Does not have an o-ring?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Nope. No o-ring.

[@maxrshelltrack7443]

So glad I'm not driving a crv anymore.

[@henrygurney8253]

Great video, please don't use your ratchet as a hammer really made me cringe..