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Oil Dipstick And Oil Pan Caution

Classification: EM94-002

Section: Engine

Models: J30 & M30

Reference: TECHNICAL BULLETIN ITB94-048

Date: September 13, 1994

VG30 ENGINE OIL DIP STICK CAUTION

APPLIED MODELS:
All VG3OE or VG3ODE equipped models

SERVICE INFORMATION





When performing any service that requires removal of the oil pan, always remove the dip stick before replacing the oil pan. If the dip stick is left in the engine the end of it may become caught between the main bearing beam and the windage tray of the oil pan. The only way to remove the dip stick after it has been caught is to remove the oil pan.