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Originally Posted by HO455
What about the missing piece? Is it still in the pan???
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Agree, that would be the first concern. Jeff, the big question is whether you've previously seen this very dipstick before and it was not broken? (i.e. is the the first time you're checking it, maybe you just bought it I mean). If you know it's being broken is a "new" thing - I'd definitely drain the oil and look for it. If I couldn't find it, I'd consider dropping the pan. If it's big enough that it can't fit thru the pump screen, then it will likely lodge there or float around the pan - but it would drive me nuts personally and it does pose at least some risk to the engine.