Dipstick tube orientation

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Gazwould
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Dipstick tube orientation

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Not been using it , putting back together I couldn't remember the orientation of the tube ,
( weird as I've done so many oil changes ) had a new one break..

Looking at it 180'd has called me to question .

I once had a poor oil extraction experience blaming a warm up time in cold weather but it was actually me not bending the tube towards the engine to straighten to facilitate the extractor tube ( this is how the original tube broke in the first place ) .

Iirc you bend / locate the tube towards the engine to get it into the engine top cover dipstick rubber surround ?

So with all this bending involved is it's orientation correct from the factory ?

The base metal fitting does come out at a slight angle to the right , I've tried to replicate this best I can .


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Indigo Blue Sport Wagon


I'd give her some 'trivago'

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