5.3 dip stick tube how to get out. Do I remove oil pan

Asked by Gene Dec 22, 2018 at 01:05 PM about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Car Customization

How to get out dip stick tube on a 5.3. Do I have to
remove oil pan??

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

Most can be removed from the outside. There is sometimes one fastener bolt at the base of the tube. Others may just be pressed in. You may have to grip it at the base and twist to make it work out. Removing the pan for that would be a headache.

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